Prepare against Giga Goderdzishvili
CM · Georgia · World #5,215 classical · FIDE ID 13617249
When preparing against Giga Goderdzishvili, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 193 games by Giga Goderdzishvili, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giga Goderdzishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giga Goderdzishvili 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 | 2,267 | 2,286 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,253 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 77 | 40 | 76 | 39.9% |
| As White | 99 | 48 | 20 | 31 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 29 | 20 | 45 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giga Goderdzishvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giga Goderdzishvili's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 32.3% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 27 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 21.2% | 69.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 9.1% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.1% | 57.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues Bg5 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Goderdzishvili usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 21 | 45.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Giga Goderdzishvili's chess games
All 193 games by Giga Goderdzishvili in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 77 wins, 40 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,446 | Titled Tue | E68 |
| Jul 2025 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,438 | Bydgoszcz Open A | A04 |
| Sep 2025 | Antoni Kozak | 2,426 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,399 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 69 | 36.5 | 2,308 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Tbilisi Champions Cup | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,904 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,372 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giga Goderdzishvili's chess games?
193 games by Giga Goderdzishvili, from Nov 2014 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 Giga Goderdzishvili has played.
What does Giga Goderdzishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Giga Goderdzishvili opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giga Goderdzishvili answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Giga Goderdzishvili play as White?
As White, Giga Goderdzishvili's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giga Goderdzishvili play as Black?
As Black, Giga Goderdzishvili most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Giga Goderdzishvili's FIDE rating?
Giga Goderdzishvili is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Giga Goderdzishvili played?
Our database contains 193 games by Giga Goderdzishvili, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 40 draws, 76 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giga Goderdzishvili?
193 games by Giga Goderdzishvili 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.