Prepare against Giorgi Chokhonelidze
IM · Georgia · World #7,334 classical · FIDE ID 13601059
When preparing against Giorgi Chokhonelidze, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 96 games by Giorgi Chokhonelidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Chokhonelidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Chokhonelidze 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 | 2,218 | 2,352 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,239 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,279 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 19 | 36 | 41 | 19.8% |
| As White | 52 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 17.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgi Chokhonelidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgi Chokhonelidze's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 57.7% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 36.5% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Chokhonelidze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Giorgi Chokhonelidze's chess games
All 96 games by Giorgi Chokhonelidze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Vadim Eschenko | 2,438 | Chernigov | C18 |
| Apr 2004 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,362 | 2nd Nabokov Memorial | B43 |
| Apr 2023 | Thorsten Meyer | 2,295 | ch-Bremen | A10 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Malienko | 2,218 | ch-Kiev | B53 |
| Jan 2005 | Mikhail Fiodorov | 2,185 | Chernigov | A79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabokov Memorial 1st | 2003 | 14 | 2 | 1,984 |
| Chernigov | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 2,341 |
| 2nd Nabokov Memorial | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 3rd Nerezine | 2002 | 10 | 2 | 2,062 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Kiev | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,216 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Chokhonelidze's chess games?
96 games by Giorgi Chokhonelidze, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Chokhonelidze has played.
What does Giorgi Chokhonelidze play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Giorgi Chokhonelidze opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Chokhonelidze answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Chokhonelidze play as White?
As White, Giorgi Chokhonelidze's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Chokhonelidze play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Chokhonelidze most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Giorgi Chokhonelidze's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Chokhonelidze is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Giorgi Chokhonelidze played?
Our database contains 96 games by Giorgi Chokhonelidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Chokhonelidze?
96 games by Giorgi Chokhonelidze 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.