Prepare against Meri Arabidze
IM · Georgia · World #2,273 classical · FIDE ID 13604040
When preparing against Meri Arabidze, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 40.8% over 147 games.
Our database contains 5,270 games by Meri Arabidze, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Meri Arabidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meri Arabidze 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 | 2,370 | 2,466 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,497 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,445 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,270 | 2,644 | 955 | 1,671 | 50.2% |
| As White | 2,632 | 1,399 | 491 | 742 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 2,638 | 1,245 | 464 | 929 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meri Arabidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meri Arabidze's side.
First moves as White (2,626 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,300 | 49.5% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 1,009 | 38.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 182 | 6.9% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 123 | 4.7% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.2% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 809 | 65.6% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 223 | 18.1% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 151 | 12.2% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 50 | 4.1% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (902 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 505 | 56.0% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 255 | 28.3% | 58.0% |
| f5 | 126 | 14.0% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Meri Arabidze's chess games
All 5,270 games by Meri Arabidze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 2,644 wins, 955 draws, 1,671 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 362 | 216/45/101 | 59.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 314 | 160/60/94 | 51.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 182 | 101/21/60 | 55.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 182 | 101/35/46 | 55.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 164 | 92/29/43 | 56.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 104 | 48/14/42 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 96 | 48/28/20 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 92 | 41/26/25 | 44.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 88 | 48/15/25 | 54.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 85 | 50/15/20 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 579 | 297/81/201 | 51.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 212 | 94/52/66 | 44.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 147 | 60/22/65 | 40.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 120 | 62/14/44 | 51.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 120 | 61/15/44 | 50.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 88 | 46/11/31 | 52.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 86 | 47/20/19 | 54.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 79 | 50/8/21 | 63.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 73 | 38/19/16 | 52.1% |
| D02 | London System | 64 | 27/13/24 | 42.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,720 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Dec 2024 | Awonder Liang | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,769 | 1,578.5 | 2,380 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 64.5 | 2,353 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 85 | 52 | 2,442 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 70 | 38.5 | 2,355 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 35.5 | 2,358 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 25 | 17 | 2,451 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,231 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,331 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bella Khotenashvili (33 games) · Valentina Gunina (31 games) · Polina Shuvalova (31 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (29 games) · Sofio Gvetadze (29 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (28 games) · Nino Batsiashvili (26 games) · Gulnar Mammadova (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meri Arabidze's chess games?
5,270 games by Meri Arabidze, from Oct 2005 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 Meri Arabidze has played.
What does Meri Arabidze play on the first move as White?
Across 2,626 games with White in our database, Meri Arabidze opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meri Arabidze answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Meri Arabidze play as White?
As White, Meri Arabidze's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (362 games, 59.7% win rate); Indian Defense (314 games, 51.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (182 games, 55.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,632 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meri Arabidze play as Black?
As Black, Meri Arabidze most often plays: Sicilian (579 games, 51.3% win rate); Indian Defense (212 games, 44.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (147 games, 40.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,638 games.
What is Meri Arabidze's FIDE rating?
Meri Arabidze is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Meri Arabidze played?
Our database contains 5,270 games by Meri Arabidze, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,644 wins, 955 draws, 1,671 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meri Arabidze?
5,270 games by Meri Arabidze 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.