Prepare against Maka Purtseladze
IM · Georgia · World #6,999 classical · FIDE ID 13602659
Our database contains 1,548 games by Maka Purtseladze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maka Purtseladze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maka Purtseladze 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 | 2,225 | 2,380 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,366 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,362 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,548 | 635 | 255 | 658 | 41.0% |
| As White | 783 | 350 | 121 | 312 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 765 | 285 | 134 | 346 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maka Purtseladze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maka Purtseladze's side.
First moves as White (782 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 547 | 69.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 106 | 13.6% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 57 | 7.3% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 46 | 5.9% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 20 | 2.6% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues Nc3 (52.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues b3 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Purtseladze usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 286 | 79.0% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 56 | 15.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 196 | 72.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 13.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 5.9% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 5.6% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Maka Purtseladze's chess games
All 1,548 games by Maka Purtseladze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 635 wins, 255 draws, 658 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 103 | 44/18/41 | 42.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 67 | 22/13/32 | 32.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 54 | 25/5/24 | 46.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 20/12/16 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 17/5/16 | 44.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 21/4/12 | 56.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 91 | 37/9/45 | 40.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 66 | 32/9/25 | 48.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 64 | 22/24/18 | 34.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 14/7/18 | 35.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 37 | 13/6/18 | 35.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 36 | 14/11/11 | 38.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 34 | 4/8/22 | 11.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 4/3/17 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,657 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,610 | Titled Tue | E17 |
| Nov 2020 | Suri Vaibhav | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 2,590 | Titled Tue | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 720 | 323.5 | 2,252 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 17 | 2,182 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2006 | 22 | 15 | 2,341 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2016 | 22 | 10 | 2,328 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 12 | 2,265 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 1998 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-GEO w | 2010 | 17 | 7 | 2,267 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nino Batsiashvili (17 games) · Meri Arabidze (17 games) · Sopiko Khukhashvili (11 games) · Miranda Mikadze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maka Purtseladze's chess games?
1,548 games by Maka Purtseladze, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Maka Purtseladze has played.
What does Maka Purtseladze play on the first move as White?
Across 782 games with White in our database, Maka Purtseladze opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maka Purtseladze answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Maka Purtseladze play as White?
As White, Maka Purtseladze's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (103 games, 42.7% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (54 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 783 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maka Purtseladze play as Black?
As Black, Maka Purtseladze most often plays: Indian Defense (91 games, 40.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (66 games, 48.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (64 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 765 games.
What is Maka Purtseladze's FIDE rating?
Maka Purtseladze is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Maka Purtseladze played?
Our database contains 1,548 games by Maka Purtseladze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 635 wins, 255 draws, 658 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maka Purtseladze?
1,548 games by Maka Purtseladze 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.