Prepare against Kesaria Mgeladze
WIM · Georgia · World #5,023 classical · FIDE ID 13621130
When preparing against Kesaria Mgeladze, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Kesaria Mgeladze, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kesaria Mgeladze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kesaria Mgeladze 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 | 2,273 | 2,290 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 205 | 105 | 150 | 44.6% |
| As White | 229 | 116 | 48 | 65 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 231 | 89 | 57 | 85 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kesaria Mgeladze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kesaria Mgeladze's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 84.3% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 34 | 14.8% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Mgeladze usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 81.2% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 11.1% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 89.4% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Kesaria Mgeladze's chess games
All 460 games by Kesaria Mgeladze in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Sep 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: 205 wins, 105 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 45 | 17/9/19 | 37.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 2,424 | 24th ch-EU w | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,391 | European Women Blitz 2026 | C72 |
| Jun 2026 | Bodhana Sivanandan | 2,374 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,362 | World Rapid Women 2025 | E20 |
| Jul 2025 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,357 | FIDE Women's World Cup | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 55 | 22.5 | 2,115 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,157 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,562 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,300 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,141 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,988 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kesaria Mgeladze's chess games?
460 games by Kesaria Mgeladze, from Feb 2017 to Sep 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 Kesaria Mgeladze has played.
What does Kesaria Mgeladze play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Kesaria Mgeladze opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kesaria Mgeladze answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kesaria Mgeladze play as White?
As White, Kesaria Mgeladze's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kesaria Mgeladze play as Black?
As Black, Kesaria Mgeladze most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 37.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Kesaria Mgeladze's FIDE rating?
Kesaria Mgeladze is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kesaria Mgeladze played?
Our database contains 460 games by Kesaria Mgeladze, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 105 draws, 150 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kesaria Mgeladze?
460 games by Kesaria Mgeladze 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.