Prepare against Luka Paichadze
GM · Georgia · World #909 classical · FIDE ID 13602934
When preparing against Luka Paichadze, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 25.5% over 47 games.
Our database contains 1,505 games by Luka Paichadze, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luka Paichadze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Paichadze 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 | 2,461 | 2,588 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 2,576 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,503 | 2,583 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,505 | 722 | 457 | 326 | 48.0% |
| As White | 759 | 403 | 225 | 131 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 746 | 319 | 232 | 195 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Paichadze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Paichadze's side.
First moves as White (759 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 743 | 97.9% | 68.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues d4 (75.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Paichadze usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 344 | 92.7% | 59.0% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 3.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 91.6% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Luka Paichadze's chess games
All 1,505 games by Luka Paichadze 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: 722 wins, 457 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 194 | 112/48/34 | 57.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 73 | 31/19/23 | 42.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 31/10/6 | 66.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 45 | 29/11/5 | 64.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 27/9/7 | 62.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 40 | 21/14/5 | 52.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 34 | 16/14/4 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| C22 | Center Game | 26 | 18/2/6 | 69.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/14/3 | 26.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 110 | 46/28/36 | 41.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 85 | 35/32/18 | 41.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 62 | 36/13/13 | 58.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 47 | 12/22/13 | 25.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 44 | 23/9/12 | 52.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 40 | 18/12/10 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/15/8 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | E00 |
| Jun 2017 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,693 | 18th ch-EU | B53 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,674 | European Rapid 2024 | B53 |
| May 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Chess.com Classic Play In | B01 |
| May 2020 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | Silkway Cup Online | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 321 | 207 | 2,479 |
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 44 | 26 | 2,537 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2021 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,526 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 26 | 16 | 2,623 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 24 | 17 | 2,122 |
| chT-GEO Club | 2017 | 21 | 16 | 2,496 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,584 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,535 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giga Quparadze (26 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (25 games) · Merab Gagunashvili (17 games) · Tornike Sanikidze (16 games) · Mikheil Mchedlishvili (15 games) · Nikolozi Kacharava (15 games) · Konstantine Shanava (14 games) · Noe Tutisani (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Paichadze's chess games?
1,505 games by Luka Paichadze, 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 Luka Paichadze has played.
What does Luka Paichadze play on the first move as White?
Across 759 games with White in our database, Luka Paichadze opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Paichadze answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Luka Paichadze play as White?
As White, Luka Paichadze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (194 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (73 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (47 games, 66.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 759 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Paichadze play as Black?
As Black, Luka Paichadze most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (110 games, 41.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (85 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (62 games, 58.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 746 games.
What is Luka Paichadze's FIDE rating?
Luka Paichadze is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,496 in rapid and 2,503 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,588 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Luka Paichadze played?
Our database contains 1,505 games by Luka Paichadze, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 722 wins, 457 draws, 326 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Paichadze?
1,505 games by Luka Paichadze 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.