Prepare against Mikheil Kekelidze
GM · Georgia · World #2,054 classical · FIDE ID 13600818
Our database contains 930 games by Mikheil Kekelidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikheil Kekelidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikheil Kekelidze 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 | 2,381 | 2,520 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,527 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,590 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 930 | 431 | 268 | 231 | 46.3% |
| As White | 466 | 234 | 134 | 98 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 464 | 197 | 134 | 133 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikheil Kekelidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikheil Kekelidze's side.
First moves as White (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 244 | 52.4% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 156 | 33.5% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 8.2% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 25 | 5.4% | 82.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kekelidze usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 80.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 4.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 71.6% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 15.9% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Mikheil Kekelidze's chess games
All 930 games by Mikheil Kekelidze 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: 431 wins, 268 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 21/11/4 | 58.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 35 | 20/9/6 | 57.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/14/1 | 42.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 127 | 56/33/38 | 44.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 21/12/17 | 42.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,702 | BL2-Sued 0001 | B08 |
| Jul 2015 | Baadur Jobava | 2,693 | 10th Poti Aleksandria Cup | B22 |
| Oct 2013 | Timur Gareyev | 2,676 | 3rd Dearborn Fall Open | A04 |
| Aug 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,624 | Titled Tue | E20 |
| Aug 2021 | Alan Pichot | 2,624 | Titled Tue | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,353 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 22 | 12 | 2,312 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,194 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,478 |
| USA tt | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,452 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,517 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-GEO 62th | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikheil Kekelidze's chess games?
930 games by Mikheil Kekelidze, 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 Mikheil Kekelidze has played.
What does Mikheil Kekelidze play on the first move as White?
Across 466 games with White in our database, Mikheil Kekelidze opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikheil Kekelidze answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mikheil Kekelidze play as White?
As White, Mikheil Kekelidze's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (36 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 466 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikheil Kekelidze play as Black?
As Black, Mikheil Kekelidze most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 464 games.
What is Mikheil Kekelidze's FIDE rating?
Mikheil Kekelidze is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mikheil Kekelidze played?
Our database contains 930 games by Mikheil Kekelidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 431 wins, 268 draws, 231 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikheil Kekelidze?
930 games by Mikheil Kekelidze 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.