Prepare against Malkhaz Sulashvili
IM · Georgia · World #2,304 classical · FIDE ID 13602284
Our database contains 520 games by Malkhaz Sulashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malkhaz Sulashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malkhaz Sulashvili 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 | 2,368 | 2,500 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,410 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,410 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 205 | 156 | 159 | 39.4% |
| As White | 269 | 115 | 86 | 68 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 251 | 90 | 70 | 91 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malkhaz Sulashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malkhaz Sulashvili's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 51.3% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 87 | 32.3% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 16.4% | 69.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sulashvili usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 77 | 62.1% | 46.1% |
| c5 | 41 | 33.1% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 84 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Malkhaz Sulashvili's chess games
All 520 games by Malkhaz Sulashvili 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: 205 wins, 156 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 49 | 20/14/15 | 40.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,643 | Adana Ataturk Open | B19 |
| Sep 2007 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,633 | Izmir Open | D46 |
| Dec 2006 | Sergey Volkov | 2,628 | 177th Champions Challenge | C00 |
| Sep 2009 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,625 | Baku Open | E15 |
| Feb 2009 | Yuri Drozdovskij | 2,607 | 25th Cappelle Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 44 | 17 | 2,250 |
| Izmir Open | 2009 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,536 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2008 | 15 | 4 | 2,295 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-GEO 65th | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2002 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malkhaz Sulashvili's chess games?
520 games by Malkhaz Sulashvili, 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 Malkhaz Sulashvili has played.
What does Malkhaz Sulashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Malkhaz Sulashvili opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malkhaz Sulashvili answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Malkhaz Sulashvili play as White?
As White, Malkhaz Sulashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malkhaz Sulashvili play as Black?
As Black, Malkhaz Sulashvili most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Malkhaz Sulashvili's FIDE rating?
Malkhaz Sulashvili is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Malkhaz Sulashvili played?
Our database contains 520 games by Malkhaz Sulashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 156 draws, 159 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malkhaz Sulashvili?
520 games by Malkhaz Sulashvili 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.