Prepare against Irakli Akhvlediani
IM · Georgia · World #1,445 classical · FIDE ID 13601938
Our database contains 721 games by Irakli Akhvlediani, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irakli Akhvlediani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irakli Akhvlediani 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 | 2,414 | 2,446 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,415 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 721 | 296 | 234 | 191 | 41.1% |
| As White | 368 | 174 | 108 | 86 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 353 | 122 | 126 | 105 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irakli Akhvlediani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irakli Akhvlediani's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 62.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 18.8% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 40 | 10.9% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 7.3% | 70.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Akhvlediani usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 62.3% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 28 | 16.8% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 12.6% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 74.1% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 13.8% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 12 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Irakli Akhvlediani's chess games
All 721 games by Irakli Akhvlediani in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 296 wins, 234 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 40 | 17/11/12 | 42.5% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/9/13 | 42.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,649 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| May 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,647 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,646 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Apr 2020 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue | E04 |
| Oct 2025 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,617 | 25th European Teams | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 108 | 64.5 | 2,437 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,347 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,400 |
| Wch U10 | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,942 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,406 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giga Quparadze (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irakli Akhvlediani's chess games?
721 games by Irakli Akhvlediani, from Jan 2011 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 Irakli Akhvlediani has played.
What does Irakli Akhvlediani play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Irakli Akhvlediani opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irakli Akhvlediani answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Irakli Akhvlediani play as White?
As White, Irakli Akhvlediani's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irakli Akhvlediani play as Black?
As Black, Irakli Akhvlediani most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 353 games.
What is Irakli Akhvlediani's FIDE rating?
Irakli Akhvlediani is currently rated 2,414 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Irakli Akhvlediani played?
Our database contains 721 games by Irakli Akhvlediani, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 234 draws, 191 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irakli Akhvlediani?
721 games by Irakli Akhvlediani 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.