Prepare against Lile Koridze
WFM · Georgia · World #7,285 classical · FIDE ID 13612514
When preparing against Lile Koridze, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 21.3% over 61 games.
Our database contains 2,092 games by Lile Koridze, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lile Koridze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lile Koridze 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 | 2,220 | 2,220 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,093 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,092 | 829 | 235 | 1,028 | 39.6% |
| As White | 1,047 | 439 | 124 | 484 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 1,045 | 390 | 111 | 544 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lile Koridze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lile Koridze's side.
First moves as White (1,047 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,041 | 99.4% | 47.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Koridze usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Koridze usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Koridze usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d3 — 0% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Koridze usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Koridze usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 467 | 97.7% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 357 | 94.4% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 5.0% | 28.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Lile Koridze's chess games
All 2,092 games by Lile Koridze in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 829 wins, 235 draws, 1,028 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 180 | 79/22/79 | 43.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 103 | 42/11/50 | 40.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 99 | 37/8/54 | 37.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 95 | 42/13/40 | 44.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 80 | 31/16/33 | 38.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 63 | 31/4/28 | 49.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/7/27 | 42.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 51 | 22/13/16 | 43.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 20/3/19 | 47.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 12/5/23 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 168 | 62/19/87 | 36.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 125 | 53/14/58 | 42.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 80 | 35/8/37 | 43.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 67 | 20/7/40 | 29.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 61 | 13/10/38 | 21.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 24/7/24 | 43.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 53 | 20/5/28 | 37.7% |
| D02 | London System | 41 | 16/2/23 | 39.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/4/20 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 10/4/19 | 30.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,669 | Titled Tue | E51 |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,626 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Feb 2024 | Arik Braun | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| May 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,511 | 658 | 2,188 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 116 | 48 | 2,162 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,270 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 2,138 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 11 | 2,296 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2021 | 17 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Speed Chess w Q6 | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,177 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lile Koridze's chess games?
2,092 games by Lile Koridze, from Dec 2012 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 Lile Koridze has played.
What does Lile Koridze play on the first move as White?
Across 1,047 games with White in our database, Lile Koridze opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lile Koridze answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Lile Koridze play as White?
As White, Lile Koridze's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (180 games, 43.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (103 games, 40.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (99 games, 37.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,047 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lile Koridze play as Black?
As Black, Lile Koridze most often plays: Sicilian (168 games, 36.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (125 games, 42.4% win rate); Catalan (80 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,045 games.
What is Lile Koridze's FIDE rating?
Lile Koridze is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lile Koridze played?
Our database contains 2,092 games by Lile Koridze, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 829 wins, 235 draws, 1,028 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lile Koridze?
2,092 games by Lile Koridze 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.