Prepare against Edgar Mdinaradze
Georgia · World #67,606 classical · FIDE ID 13605399
When preparing against Edgar Mdinaradze, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Edgar Mdinaradze, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Mdinaradze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Mdinaradze before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,829 | 1,992 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,848 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,830 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 98 | 32 | 89 | 44.7% |
| As White | 104 | 47 | 18 | 39 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 115 | 51 | 14 | 50 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Mdinaradze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Mdinaradze's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 59.6% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 17.3% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 16.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Mdinaradze usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 47.5% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 21 | 34.4% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 62.2% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 29.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Edgar Mdinaradze's chess games
All 219 games by Edgar Mdinaradze in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 98 wins, 32 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D32 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Sopiko Khukhashvili | 2,332 | Tbilisi Prise of Meria Open | E13 |
| Jun 2010 | Mark Chapman | 2,296 | Adelaide Queen's Birthday Open | D05 |
| Jul 2008 | Ronald Scott | 2,241 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | A61 |
| Jul 2007 | Anastasia Sorokina | 2,201 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | D45 |
| Mar 2017 | Kevin Sheldrick | 2,105 | ch-South Australia | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Open | 2016 | 39 | 25 | 2,022 |
| ch-South Australia | 2017 | 31 | 11.5 | 1,924 |
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,875 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,775 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 2,105 |
| Adelaide Queen's Birthday Open | 2010 | 12 | 8 | 1,912 |
| Adelaide Labour Day Open | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-Adelaide SA | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,056 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Sykes (11 games) · Bill Kerr (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Mdinaradze's chess games?
219 games by Edgar Mdinaradze, from Jan 2008 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Edgar Mdinaradze has played.
What does Edgar Mdinaradze play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Edgar Mdinaradze opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Mdinaradze answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Edgar Mdinaradze play as White?
As White, Edgar Mdinaradze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Mdinaradze play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Mdinaradze most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Edgar Mdinaradze's FIDE rating?
Edgar Mdinaradze is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Edgar Mdinaradze played?
Our database contains 219 games by Edgar Mdinaradze, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 32 draws, 89 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Mdinaradze?
219 games by Edgar Mdinaradze reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.