Prepare against Ilia Kavkasidze
Georgia · World #37,863 classical · FIDE ID 13616765
When preparing against Ilia Kavkasidze, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 42 games by Ilia Kavkasidze, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Kavkasidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Kavkasidze 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 | 1,945 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Kavkasidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Kavkasidze's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kavkasidze usually continues Bf4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kavkasidze usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kavkasidze usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Ilia Kavkasidze's chess games
All 42 games by Ilia Kavkasidze in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Kirill Bazyrtsyrenov | 2,191 | World Cup U16 Prel | B33 |
| Aug 2021 | Georgios Papidakis | 2,135 | World Cup U16 Prel | A48 |
| Aug 2021 | Bagri Advait | 2,118 | World Cup U16 Prel | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Benjamin Kienboeck | 2,073 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Ozbej Markun | 1,989 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,817 |
| 24th ch-EU U10 | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,321 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,660 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,188 |
| ch-GEO 1st League 81st | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,166 |
| Round 6: Kavkasidze, Ilia - Jojua, Nikoloz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Kavkasidze's chess games?
42 games by Ilia Kavkasidze, from Nov 2014 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 Ilia Kavkasidze has played.
What does Ilia Kavkasidze play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ilia Kavkasidze opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Kavkasidze answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ilia Kavkasidze play as White?
As White, Ilia Kavkasidze's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Kavkasidze play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Kavkasidze most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ilia Kavkasidze's FIDE rating?
Ilia Kavkasidze is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilia Kavkasidze played?
Our database contains 42 games by Ilia Kavkasidze, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Kavkasidze?
42 games by Ilia Kavkasidze 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.