Prepare against Giorgi Bagaturov
GM · Georgia · World #5,761 classical · FIDE ID 13600133
Our database contains 1,459 games by Giorgi Bagaturov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Bagaturov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Bagaturov 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 | 2,254 | 2,498 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,413 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,404 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,459 | 684 | 482 | 293 | 46.9% |
| As White | 737 | 375 | 248 | 114 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 722 | 309 | 234 | 179 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgi Bagaturov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgi Bagaturov's side.
First moves as White (736 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 641 | 87.1% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 6.8% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 41 | 5.6% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bagaturov usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 282 | 91.0% | 62.4% |
| d6 | 21 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 255 | 91.7% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 5.0% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
Giorgi Bagaturov's chess games
All 1,459 games by Giorgi Bagaturov 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: 684 wins, 482 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 182 | 98/59/25 | 53.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 97 | 53/34/10 | 54.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 72 | 28/34/10 | 38.9% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 30/8/6 | 68.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 17/6/2 | 68.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 8/12/0 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 174 | 81/47/46 | 46.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 19/27/19 | 29.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 37 | 10/15/12 | 27.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 11/16/9 | 30.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 25 | 2/14/9 | 8.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,617 | 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | D37 |
| Jun 2002 | Sergey Volkov | 2,609 | 3rd ch-EU | D30 |
| Mar 2014 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,606 | 15th ch-EU | A43 |
| Jan 1997 | Stanislav Savchenko | 2,575 | Momotov Memorial | D46 |
| Jun 2002 | Robert Kempinski | 2,570 | 3rd ch-EU | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GEO | 2001 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,477 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 20 | 12 | 2,475 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 18 | 7 | 2,233 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 2,336 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1994 | 15 | 9 | 2,410 |
| ch-CAU | 1986 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| Tbilisi Nona 60 | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,434 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,513 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nodar Lortkipanidze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Bagaturov's chess games?
1,459 games by Giorgi Bagaturov, 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 Giorgi Bagaturov has played.
What does Giorgi Bagaturov play on the first move as White?
Across 736 games with White in our database, Giorgi Bagaturov opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Bagaturov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Bagaturov play as White?
As White, Giorgi Bagaturov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (182 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (97 games, 54.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (72 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 737 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Bagaturov play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Bagaturov most often plays: Sicilian (174 games, 46.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (65 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 722 games.
What is Giorgi Bagaturov's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Bagaturov is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,498 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Giorgi Bagaturov played?
Our database contains 1,459 games by Giorgi Bagaturov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 684 wins, 482 draws, 293 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Bagaturov?
1,459 games by Giorgi Bagaturov 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.