Prepare against Luka Kuntelia
CM · Georgia · World #23,480 classical · FIDE ID 13634372
When preparing against Luka Kuntelia, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 40 games by Luka Kuntelia, covering Nov 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Luka Kuntelia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Kuntelia 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 | 2,031 | 2,049 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,128 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 32.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 684 rated games against 371 different opponents, across 78 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 313 | 139 | 89 | 85 | 44.4% | 1,715 | 1,761 | 13 |
| Rapid | 81 | 50 | 12 | 19 | 61.7% | 1,518 | 1,606 | 13 |
| Blitz | 262 | 155 | 20 | 87 | 59.2% | 1,806 | 1,898 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 287 | 83 | 60 | 144 | 28.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 334 | 217 | 65 | 52 | 65.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 23 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 74 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 64 | 18 | 21 | 1,874 | 2,036 |
| 2025 | 123 | 59 | 30 | 34 | 1,882 | 1,952 |
| 2024 | 119 | 60 | 18 | 41 | 1,796 | 1,851 |
| 2023 | 214 | 114 | 32 | 68 | 1,672 | 1,723 |
| 2022 | 92 | 40 | 25 | 27 | 1,514 | 1,519 |
| 2021 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1,430 | 1,453 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,221 | 1,301 |
Where Luka Kuntelia has played
Georgia (71) · Poland (2) · Croatia (1) · Egypt (1) · Greece (1) · Montenegro (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Kuntelia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Kuntelia's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kuntelia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kuntelia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kuntelia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kuntelia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuntelia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Luka Kuntelia's chess games
All 40 games by Luka Kuntelia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Lika Chkhartishvili | 1,870 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | B31 |
| Sep 2022 | Abdumajid Botiraliev | 1,762 | Wch U10 | B04 |
| Sep 2022 | Nikolay Birmenko | 1,654 | Wch U10 | B04 |
| May 2026 | Renata Hranilovic | 1,652 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | B15 |
| Sep 2022 | Justin Zhide Wang | 1,632 | Wch U10 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,954 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,487 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,844 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
| ch-GEO Blitz | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2,075 |
| 19th Kalamaria Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Kuntelia's chess games?
40 games by Luka Kuntelia, from Nov 2020 to Nov 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 Luka Kuntelia has played.
What does Luka Kuntelia play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Luka Kuntelia opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Kuntelia answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Luka Kuntelia play as White?
As White, Luka Kuntelia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Kuntelia play as Black?
As Black, Luka Kuntelia most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Luka Kuntelia's FIDE rating?
Luka Kuntelia is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (May 2026).
How many games has Luka Kuntelia played?
Our database contains 40 games by Luka Kuntelia, covering Nov 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Kuntelia?
40 games by Luka Kuntelia 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.