Prepare against Jambul Makharadze
Georgia · World #4,242 classical · FIDE ID 13601369
When preparing against Jambul Makharadze, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 67 games by Jambul Makharadze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jambul Makharadze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jambul Makharadze 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 | 2,297 | 2,392 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,291 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 29.9% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jambul Makharadze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jambul Makharadze's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 85.3% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Makharadze usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Makharadze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Makharadze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Makharadze usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
Jambul Makharadze's chess games
All 67 games by Jambul Makharadze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Giorgi Bakhtadze | 2,469 | 60th GEO-ch 1 Liga | B53 |
| Jun 2002 | Petr Velicka | 2,437 | 3rd ch-EU | B55 |
| Jun 2002 | Radik Asylguzhin | 2,387 | 3rd ch-EU | A42 |
| Jul 2003 | Gevorg Harutjunyan | 2,380 | Batumi BCSA Open | E84 |
| Oct 2025 | Jose Barria | 2,376 | 25th European Teams | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GEO | 2001 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
| Batumi BCSA Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,522 |
| 25th European Teams | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,315 |
| 9th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,267 |
| 60th GEO-ch 1 Liga | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,189 |
| 5th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,288 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jambul Makharadze's chess games?
67 games by Jambul Makharadze, from Apr 2003 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 Jambul Makharadze has played.
What does Jambul Makharadze play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jambul Makharadze opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jambul Makharadze answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Jambul Makharadze play as White?
As White, Jambul Makharadze's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jambul Makharadze play as Black?
As Black, Jambul Makharadze most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jambul Makharadze's FIDE rating?
Jambul Makharadze is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jambul Makharadze played?
Our database contains 67 games by Jambul Makharadze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jambul Makharadze?
67 games by Jambul Makharadze 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.