Prepare against Giorgi Tsulaia
Georgia · World #64,443 classical · FIDE ID 13634925
When preparing against Giorgi Tsulaia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Giorgi Tsulaia, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Tsulaia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Tsulaia 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,737 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,889 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgi Tsulaia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgi Tsulaia's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (77% of these games) — Tsulaia usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Tsulaia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Tsulaia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Giorgi Tsulaia's chess games
All 31 games by Giorgi Tsulaia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jakov Friscic | 1,929 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B32 |
| Jun 2026 | Lionel von Flottwell | 1,864 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B44 |
| Jul 2026 | Eduard Babaian | 1,773 | Round 9: Tsulaia, Giorgi - Babaian, Eduard | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Nugzar Gvarjaladze | 1,707 | 19th Poti International Chess Festival Nana Aleksandria Cup - 2026 | E15 |
| Jun 2024 | Giorgi Kiladze | 1,552 | GEO World Cup A U10 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,601 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,485 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,325 |
| Round 4: Bendeliani, Giorgi - Tsulaia, Giorgi | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,726 |
| Round 3: Tsulaia, Giorgi - Kilasonia, Lado | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-EU U08 30th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,037 |
| Round 5: Tsulaia, Giorgi - Sargsyan, David Ar. | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Tsulaia's chess games?
31 games by Giorgi Tsulaia, from Oct 2022 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 Tsulaia has played.
What does Giorgi Tsulaia play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Giorgi Tsulaia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Tsulaia answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Tsulaia play as White?
As White, Giorgi Tsulaia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Tsulaia play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Tsulaia most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Giorgi Tsulaia's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Tsulaia is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Giorgi Tsulaia played?
Our database contains 31 games by Giorgi Tsulaia, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Tsulaia?
31 games by Giorgi Tsulaia 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.