Prepare against Erekle Tabatadze
FM · Georgia · World #2,867 classical · FIDE ID 13630024
Our database contains 369 games by Erekle Tabatadze, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erekle Tabatadze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erekle Tabatadze 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 | 2,344 | 2,346 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,195 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,348 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 193 | 35 | 141 | 52.3% |
| As White | 182 | 97 | 22 | 63 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 187 | 96 | 13 | 78 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erekle Tabatadze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erekle Tabatadze's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 84.0% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.2% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tabatadze usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 43 | 61.4% | 64.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 37.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 50.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 36 | 45.6% | 59.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Erekle Tabatadze's chess games
All 369 games by Erekle Tabatadze in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 193 wins, 35 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 44 | 26/0/18 | 59.1% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 34 | 21/1/12 | 61.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,700 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E40 |
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,626 | Titled Tuesday | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Ter Sahakyan,S | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | D10 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,590 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,582 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 133 | 82 | 2,379 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 76 | 37.5 | 2,251 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,688 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,476 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,391 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,445 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erekle Tabatadze's chess games?
369 games by Erekle Tabatadze, from Jun 2019 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 Erekle Tabatadze has played.
What does Erekle Tabatadze play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Erekle Tabatadze opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erekle Tabatadze answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Erekle Tabatadze play as White?
As White, Erekle Tabatadze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erekle Tabatadze play as Black?
As Black, Erekle Tabatadze most often plays: Philidor (44 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Erekle Tabatadze's FIDE rating?
Erekle Tabatadze is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Erekle Tabatadze played?
Our database contains 369 games by Erekle Tabatadze, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 35 draws, 141 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erekle Tabatadze?
369 games by Erekle Tabatadze 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.