Prepare against Giorgio Kaloust
Lebanon · World #16,268 classical · FIDE ID 5303699
Our database contains 162 games by Giorgio Kaloust, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Kaloust's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Kaloust 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 | 2,092 | 2,092 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,064 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 67 | 36 | 59 | 41.4% |
| As White | 83 | 37 | 20 | 26 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 30 | 16 | 33 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Kaloust's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Kaloust's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 96.4% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kaloust usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kaloust usually continues c4 (80.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kaloust usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kaloust usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kaloust usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 35.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 33.3% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Kaloust's chess games
All 162 games by Giorgio Kaloust in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 67 wins, 36 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,255 | 10th Beirut Open | A40 |
| Nov 2023 | Akram Khoder | 2,191 | ch-LBN | D11 |
| Mar 2022 | Ali Elier | 2,146 | ch-Arab U20 | B15 |
| Jan 2019 | Mahdi Al Kaoury | 2,127 | ch-LIB 44th | B38 |
| May 2019 | Mahmoud Abdulaziz | 2,108 | 10th Beirut Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 1,870 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-LIB 42nd | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,907 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,840 |
| ch-LIB 44th | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Kaloust's chess games?
162 games by Giorgio Kaloust, from Jan 2014 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 Giorgio Kaloust has played.
What does Giorgio Kaloust play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Giorgio Kaloust opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Kaloust answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Kaloust play as White?
As White, Giorgio Kaloust's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Kaloust play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Kaloust most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Giorgio Kaloust's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Kaloust is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Giorgio Kaloust played?
Our database contains 162 games by Giorgio Kaloust, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 36 draws, 59 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Kaloust?
162 games by Giorgio Kaloust 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.