Prepare against Nona Gaprindashvili
GM · Georgia · World #10,118 classical · FIDE ID 13600125
Our database contains 496 games by Nona Gaprindashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nona Gaprindashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nona Gaprindashvili 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 | 2,168 | 2,376 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,356 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,356 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 222 | 148 | 126 | 44.8% |
| As White | 246 | 122 | 71 | 53 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 250 | 100 | 77 | 73 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nona Gaprindashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nona Gaprindashvili's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 98.8% | 64.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 85 | 69.7% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 17.2% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 12 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 48.9% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 34 | 37.8% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Nona Gaprindashvili's chess games
All 496 games by Nona Gaprindashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 222 wins, 148 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 44 | 25/7/12 | 56.8% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 35 | 20/10/5 | 57.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 84 | 39/22/23 | 46.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 75 | 36/18/21 | 48.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 12/15/14 | 29.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,502 | 11th ch-EU Seniors | A57 |
| May 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | 2,491 | Wch Rapid w | E66 |
| Oct 2005 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,466 | Sheki w | D23 |
| Aug 2007 | Fridrik Olafsson | 2,452 | Arnhem Euwe Stimulans-A | A41 |
| Sep 2004 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,427 | 4th Botvinnik Memorial-A | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Seniors 65 w | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,120 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Cheliabinsk Seniors w | 2005 | 14 | 11 | 2,429 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2012 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| 4th ch-EU w | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Wch Seniors 65 28th w | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,173 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,323 |
| Wch Seniors 65 w 29th | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,169 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Elena Fatalibekova (16 games) · Galina Strutinskaia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nona Gaprindashvili's chess games?
496 games by Nona Gaprindashvili, from Apr 2003 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 Nona Gaprindashvili has played.
What does Nona Gaprindashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Nona Gaprindashvili opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nona Gaprindashvili answers 1...b6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nona Gaprindashvili play as White?
As White, Nona Gaprindashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nona Gaprindashvili play as Black?
As Black, Nona Gaprindashvili most often plays: Owen Defense (84 games, 46.4% win rate); Modern Defense (75 games, 48.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Nona Gaprindashvili's FIDE rating?
Nona Gaprindashvili is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nona Gaprindashvili played?
Our database contains 496 games by Nona Gaprindashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 148 draws, 126 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nona Gaprindashvili?
496 games by Nona Gaprindashvili 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.