Prepare against Mikheil Mchedlishvili
GM · Georgia · World #308 classical · FIDE ID 13600966
When preparing against Mikheil Mchedlishvili, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 12.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 2,423 games by Mikheil Mchedlishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikheil Mchedlishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikheil Mchedlishvili 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 | 2,550 | 2,659 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,538 | 2,651 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,517 | 2,667 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,423 | 962 | 1,095 | 366 | 39.7% |
| As White | 1,218 | 548 | 526 | 144 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 1,205 | 414 | 569 | 222 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikheil Mchedlishvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikheil Mchedlishvili's side.
First moves as White (1,218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 782 | 64.2% | 67.1% |
| e4 | 166 | 13.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 11.4% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 130 | 10.7% | 69.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mchedlishvili usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 287 | 53.0% | 65.9% |
| c6 | 108 | 20.0% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 68 | 12.6% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 44 | 8.1% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 33 | 6.1% | 48.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (434 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 63.1% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 106 | 24.4% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 46 | 10.6% | 69.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Mikheil Mchedlishvili's chess games
All 2,423 games by Mikheil Mchedlishvili 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: 962 wins, 1,095 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 112 | 42/59/11 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 111 | 47/57/7 | 42.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 26/33/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 59 | 20/30/9 | 33.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 30/23/5 | 51.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 54 | 27/10/17 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 52 | 30/15/7 | 57.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 33/12/3 | 68.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 19/22/4 | 42.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 22/16/3 | 53.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 148 | 77/52/19 | 52.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 78 | 18/41/19 | 23.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 56 | 21/24/11 | 37.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 49 | 14/29/6 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 21/10/15 | 45.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 10/20/6 | 27.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 4/21/8 | 12.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 14/16/2 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,789 | Olympiad-42 | D78 |
| Jul 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,778 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Oct 2011 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,756 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | A31 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,726 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | E91 |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,726 | Wch Rapid | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2022 | 130 | 72.5 | 2,596 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 91 | 60.5 | 2,573 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 62 | 34.5 | 2,634 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 56 | 29.5 | 2,625 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 39 | 34 | 2,504 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2021 | 32 | 18 | 2,664 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2007 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,658 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1997 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,418 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Levan Pantsulaia (25 games) · Merab Gagunashvili (24 games) · Tornike Sanikidze (18 games) · Konstantine Shanava (15 games) · Luka Paichadze (15 games) · Baadur Jobava (13 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (10 games) · Giga Quparadze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikheil Mchedlishvili's chess games?
2,423 games by Mikheil Mchedlishvili, 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 Mikheil Mchedlishvili has played.
What does Mikheil Mchedlishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 1,218 games with White in our database, Mikheil Mchedlishvili opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikheil Mchedlishvili answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mikheil Mchedlishvili play as White?
As White, Mikheil Mchedlishvili's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (112 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (111 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (65 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikheil Mchedlishvili play as Black?
As Black, Mikheil Mchedlishvili most often plays: Sicilian (148 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (78 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (56 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,205 games.
What is Mikheil Mchedlishvili's FIDE rating?
Mikheil Mchedlishvili is currently rated 2,550 in classical chess, 2,538 in rapid and 2,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,659 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Mikheil Mchedlishvili played?
Our database contains 2,423 games by Mikheil Mchedlishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 962 wins, 1,095 draws, 366 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikheil Mchedlishvili?
2,423 games by Mikheil Mchedlishvili 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.