Prepare against Zurab Javakhadze
IM · Georgia · World #1,281 classical · FIDE ID 13603647
Our database contains 2,506 games by Zurab Javakhadze, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zurab Javakhadze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zurab Javakhadze 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 | 2,427 | 2,483 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,486 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,434 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,506 | 1,342 | 292 | 872 | 53.6% |
| As White | 1,261 | 725 | 143 | 393 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 1,245 | 617 | 149 | 479 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zurab Javakhadze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zurab Javakhadze's side.
First moves as White (1,261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 659 | 52.3% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 259 | 20.5% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 209 | 16.6% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 95 | 7.5% | 65.3% |
| g3 | 25 | 2.0% | 68.0% |
| b4 | 7 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues g3 (52.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Javakhadze usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (599 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 296 | 49.4% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 204 | 34.1% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 71 | 11.9% | 63.4% |
| c6 | 14 | 2.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 268 | 66.8% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 96 | 23.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 19 | 4.7% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Zurab Javakhadze's chess games
All 2,506 games by Zurab Javakhadze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 1,342 wins, 292 draws, 872 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 279 | 141/31/107 | 50.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 78 | 45/6/27 | 57.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 66 | 38/6/22 | 57.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 61 | 40/7/14 | 65.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 57 | 24/10/23 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 56 | 35/10/11 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 49 | 28/3/18 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 42 | 18/6/18 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 39 | 17/5/17 | 43.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 21/5/9 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 114 | 69/8/37 | 60.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 110 | 43/15/52 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 98 | 59/8/31 | 60.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 63 | 31/4/28 | 49.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 48 | 29/5/14 | 60.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 26/4/17 | 55.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 22/5/19 | 47.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 13/9/17 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 38 | 21/3/14 | 55.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 19/3/12 | 55.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,767 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,736 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Oct 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,726 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,451 | 868 | 2,412 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 146 | 85.5 | 2,429 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 71 | 36 | 2,303 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 37.5 | 2,379 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2018 | 26 | 14 | 2,484 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,509 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,292 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (15 games) · Rasmus Svane (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zurab Javakhadze's chess games?
2,506 games by Zurab Javakhadze, from Apr 2005 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 Zurab Javakhadze has played.
What does Zurab Javakhadze play on the first move as White?
Across 1,261 games with White in our database, Zurab Javakhadze opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zurab Javakhadze answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zurab Javakhadze play as White?
As White, Zurab Javakhadze's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (279 games, 50.5% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zurab Javakhadze play as Black?
As Black, Zurab Javakhadze most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (114 games, 60.5% win rate); Indian Defense (110 games, 39.1% win rate); Modern Defense (98 games, 60.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,245 games.
What is Zurab Javakhadze's FIDE rating?
Zurab Javakhadze is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Zurab Javakhadze played?
Our database contains 2,506 games by Zurab Javakhadze, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,342 wins, 292 draws, 872 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zurab Javakhadze?
2,506 games by Zurab Javakhadze 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.