Prepare against Nana Dzagnidze
GM · Georgia · World #768 classical · FIDE ID 13601903
When preparing against Nana Dzagnidze, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 32.8% over 58 games.
Our database contains 2,767 games by Nana Dzagnidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nana Dzagnidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nana Dzagnidze 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 | 2,478 | 2,573 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,580 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,591 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,767 | 1,298 | 801 | 667 | 46.9% |
| As White | 1,381 | 703 | 389 | 288 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 1,386 | 595 | 412 | 379 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nana Dzagnidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nana Dzagnidze's side.
First moves as White (1,381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 808 | 58.5% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 276 | 20.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 248 | 18.0% | 65.7% |
| e4 | 46 | 3.3% | 67.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues Nc3 (68.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Dzagnidze usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (639 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 506 | 79.2% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 63 | 9.9% | 62.7% |
| e6 | 43 | 6.7% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (551 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 460 | 83.5% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 11.8% | 45.4% |
| e6 | 19 | 3.4% | 39.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 0.9% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Nana Dzagnidze's chess games
All 2,767 games by Nana Dzagnidze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 1,298 wins, 801 draws, 667 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 167 | 89/44/34 | 53.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 141 | 73/37/31 | 51.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 139 | 66/51/22 | 47.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 40/20/19 | 50.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 70 | 40/16/14 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 61 | 28/14/18 | 45.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 18/20/11 | 36.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 19/11/12 | 45.2% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 38 | 23/8/7 | 60.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 20/10/6 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 176 | 87/48/41 | 49.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 126 | 61/36/29 | 48.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 95 | 39/34/22 | 41.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85 | 36/29/20 | 42.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 58 | 19/24/15 | 32.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 53 | 20/16/17 | 37.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 49 | 21/18/10 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 41 | 21/11/9 | 51.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 40 | 18/11/11 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,700 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | D11 |
| Jan 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,698 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | E63 |
| Jan 2009 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,696 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B70 |
| Feb 2011 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,690 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | E11 |
| Aug 2021 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 105 | 67.5 | 2,497 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 98 | 61 | 2,512 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 68 | 36.5 | 2,558 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 57 | 31.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 55 | 42 | 2,458 |
| Tata Steel India Blitz w | 2026 | 54 | 23.5 | 2,415 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,442 |
| Speed Chess Main w | 2021 | 43 | 20.5 | 2,467 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (68 games) · Kateryna Lagno (65 games) · Humpy Koneru (63 games) · Harika Dronavalli (59 games) · Valentina Gunina (56 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (53 games) · Anna Muzychuk (50 games) · Mariya Muzychuk (48 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nana Dzagnidze's chess games?
2,767 games by Nana Dzagnidze, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Nana Dzagnidze has played.
What does Nana Dzagnidze play on the first move as White?
Across 1,381 games with White in our database, Nana Dzagnidze opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nana Dzagnidze answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nana Dzagnidze play as White?
As White, Nana Dzagnidze's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (167 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (141 games, 51.8% win rate); Slav Defense (139 games, 47.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nana Dzagnidze play as Black?
As Black, Nana Dzagnidze most often plays: Sicilian (176 games, 49.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (126 games, 48.4% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 41.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,386 games.
What is Nana Dzagnidze's FIDE rating?
Nana Dzagnidze is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Nana Dzagnidze played?
Our database contains 2,767 games by Nana Dzagnidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,298 wins, 801 draws, 667 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nana Dzagnidze?
2,767 games by Nana Dzagnidze 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.