Prepare against Lela Javakhishvili
IM · Georgia · World #1,320 classical · FIDE ID 13601458
When preparing against Lela Javakhishvili, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.9% over 36 games.
Our database contains 2,396 games by Lela Javakhishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lela Javakhishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lela Javakhishvili 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 | 2,424 | 2,500 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,499 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,448 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,396 | 1,017 | 820 | 559 | 42.4% |
| As White | 1,194 | 603 | 360 | 231 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 1,202 | 414 | 460 | 328 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lela Javakhishvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lela Javakhishvili's side.
First moves as White (1,190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 866 | 72.8% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 180 | 15.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 128 | 10.8% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Javakhishvili usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (591 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 400 | 67.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 74 | 12.5% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 64 | 10.8% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 24 | 4.1% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 12 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 1.9% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 324 | 74.0% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 52 | 11.9% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 33 | 7.5% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 2.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.1% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 2.1% | 55.6% |
Lela Javakhishvili's chess games
All 2,396 games by Lela Javakhishvili in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,017 wins, 820 draws, 559 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 130 | 61/46/23 | 46.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 107 | 51/32/24 | 47.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 97 | 44/32/21 | 45.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 75 | 44/19/12 | 58.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 61 | 28/22/11 | 45.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 33/19/7 | 55.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 48 | 26/16/6 | 54.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 15/19/9 | 34.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 43 | 22/10/11 | 51.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 25/7/10 | 59.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 207 | 75/81/51 | 36.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 93 | 30/30/33 | 32.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 85 | 29/32/24 | 34.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 70 | 32/20/18 | 45.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 22/25/18 | 33.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 16/14/13 | 37.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 16/12/12 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 38 | 17/15/6 | 44.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 5/21/10 | 13.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,653 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | E70 |
| Nov 2021 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,632 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | A12 |
| Jan 2019 | Gabor Papp | 2,603 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | B48 |
| Jan 2016 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,598 | ch-GEO 75th | A30 |
| Feb 2010 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,593 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 131 | 66.5 | 2,305 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 71 | 40.5 | 2,427 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 65 | 33.5 | 2,357 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-GEO U20 Girls | 2002 | 30 | 19 | 2,309 |
| 3rd ch-EU Blitz w | 2002 | 29 | 13 | 2,287 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2015 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,424 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,443 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sofio Gvetadze (34 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (30 games) · Nino Batsiashvili (25 games) · Monika Socko (24 games) · Harika Dronavalli (24 games) · Bella Khotenashvili (24 games) · Anna Ushenina (24 games) · Sopiko Khukhashvili (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lela Javakhishvili's chess games?
2,396 games by Lela Javakhishvili, from Apr 2003 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 Lela Javakhishvili has played.
What does Lela Javakhishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 1,190 games with White in our database, Lela Javakhishvili opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lela Javakhishvili answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Lela Javakhishvili play as White?
As White, Lela Javakhishvili's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (130 games, 46.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (107 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (97 games, 45.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lela Javakhishvili play as Black?
As Black, Lela Javakhishvili most often plays: Sicilian (207 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (93 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (85 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,202 games.
What is Lela Javakhishvili's FIDE rating?
Lela Javakhishvili is currently rated 2,424 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Lela Javakhishvili played?
Our database contains 2,396 games by Lela Javakhishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,017 wins, 820 draws, 559 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lela Javakhishvili?
2,396 games by Lela Javakhishvili 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.