Prepare against Giorgi Margvelashvili
GM · Georgia · World #446 classical · FIDE ID 13602926
When preparing against Giorgi Margvelashvili, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 788 games by Giorgi Margvelashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Margvelashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Margvelashvili 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 | 2,522 | 2,582 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,531 | 2,555 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 788 | 301 | 332 | 155 | 38.2% |
| As White | 392 | 173 | 165 | 54 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 396 | 128 | 167 | 101 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgi Margvelashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgi Margvelashvili's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 185 | 47.2% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 175 | 44.6% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.6% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 2.8% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.5% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Margvelashvili usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 129 | 68.6% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 46 | 24.5% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 86.8% | 57.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.3% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Giorgi Margvelashvili's chess games
All 788 games by Giorgi Margvelashvili 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: 301 wins, 332 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 52 | 27/16/9 | 51.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 38 | 18/12/8 | 47.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 37 | 8/25/4 | 21.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/20/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 10/18/16 | 22.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | PRO League Stage | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,713 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2013 | Yangyi Yu | 2,657 | 27th Universiad Men | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,646 | World Blitz 2024 | B13 |
| Mar 2008 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,635 | ch-GEO KO 67th | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 85 | 55 | 2,485 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 72 | 40 | 2,535 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2014 | 19 | 13 | 2,502 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,486 |
| ch-GEO KO 67th | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,632 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2004 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,430 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2008 | 15 | 8 | 2,510 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 2,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Margvelashvili's chess games?
788 games by Giorgi Margvelashvili, 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 Margvelashvili has played.
What does Giorgi Margvelashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Giorgi Margvelashvili opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Margvelashvili answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Margvelashvili play as White?
As White, Giorgi Margvelashvili's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (52 games, 51.9% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Margvelashvili play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Margvelashvili most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (44 games, 22.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 396 games.
What is Giorgi Margvelashvili's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Margvelashvili is currently rated 2,522 in classical chess and 2,531 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,582 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Giorgi Margvelashvili played?
Our database contains 788 games by Giorgi Margvelashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 332 draws, 155 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Margvelashvili?
788 games by Giorgi Margvelashvili 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.