Prepare against Giorgi Sibashvili
IM · Georgia · World #1,434 classical · FIDE ID 13602799
When preparing against Giorgi Sibashvili, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 676 games by Giorgi Sibashvili, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Sibashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Sibashvili 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 | 2,415 | 2,438 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,423 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,449 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 676 | 313 | 193 | 170 | 46.3% |
| As White | 338 | 175 | 92 | 71 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 338 | 138 | 101 | 99 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgi Sibashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgi Sibashvili's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 51.8% | 68.9% |
| c4 | 104 | 30.8% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 8.0% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 7.4% | 46.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues g3 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sibashvili usually continues g3 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 41.9% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 46 | 27.5% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 40 | 24.0% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 53.6% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 36 | 37.1% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Giorgi Sibashvili's chess games
All 676 games by Giorgi Sibashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 313 wins, 193 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 28/8/14 | 56.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/9/14 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
| May 2015 | B. Adhiban | 2,636 | Nakhchivan Open | D31 |
| May 2023 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,627 | 23rd Dubai Open A | B45 |
| Sep 2018 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,624 | Olympiad-43 | E97 |
| Aug 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 118 | 68 | 2,402 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2019 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,406 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,291 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,463 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 18 | 16 | 2,355 |
| chT-GEO Club | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 2,265 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,368 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Sibashvili's chess games?
676 games by Giorgi Sibashvili, from Jan 2008 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 Sibashvili has played.
What does Giorgi Sibashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Giorgi Sibashvili opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Sibashvili answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Sibashvili play as White?
As White, Giorgi Sibashvili's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (50 games, 56.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Sibashvili play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Sibashvili most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Giorgi Sibashvili's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Sibashvili is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Giorgi Sibashvili played?
Our database contains 676 games by Giorgi Sibashvili, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 193 draws, 170 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Sibashvili?
676 games by Giorgi Sibashvili 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.