Prepare against Kakhaber Kiziria
Georgia · World #84,006 classical · FIDE ID 13619977
When preparing against Kakhaber Kiziria, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kakhaber Kiziria, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kakhaber Kiziria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kakhaber Kiziria 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 | 1,777 | 1,784 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kakhaber Kiziria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kakhaber Kiziria's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Kiziria usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kiziria usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kiziria usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kiziria usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kiziria usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kakhaber Kiziria's chess games
All 36 games by Kakhaber Kiziria in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Artsiom Bialiauski | 2,025 | World Cup U14 Prel | C87 |
| Oct 2021 | Nishchal Thatte | 1,886 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | C84 |
| Oct 2021 | Vetle Bjorge Strand | 1,833 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Peter Smetana | 1,626 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | B31 |
| Oct 2016 | Nikolay Hovyan | 1,505 | Wch U08 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,383 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,618 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kakhaber Kiziria's chess games?
36 games by Kakhaber Kiziria, from Nov 2016 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 Kakhaber Kiziria has played.
What does Kakhaber Kiziria play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kakhaber Kiziria opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kakhaber Kiziria answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kakhaber Kiziria play as White?
As White, Kakhaber Kiziria's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kakhaber Kiziria play as Black?
As Black, Kakhaber Kiziria most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kakhaber Kiziria's FIDE rating?
Kakhaber Kiziria is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kakhaber Kiziria played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kakhaber Kiziria, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kakhaber Kiziria?
36 games by Kakhaber Kiziria 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.