Prepare against Nazi Paikidze
IM · United States · World #3,809 classical · FIDE ID 13603620
When preparing against Nazi Paikidze, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 815 games by Nazi Paikidze, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nazi Paikidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazi Paikidze 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 | 2,309 | 2,455 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,386 | 2,406 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,406 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 815 | 343 | 248 | 224 | 42.1% |
| As White | 413 | 188 | 123 | 102 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 402 | 155 | 125 | 122 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazi Paikidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazi Paikidze's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 267 | 64.6% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 105 | 25.4% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 8.5% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Paikidze usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 51.8% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 87 | 44.2% | 62.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 56.4% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 56 | 37.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Nazi Paikidze's chess games
All 815 games by Nazi Paikidze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 343 wins, 248 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 57 | 27/15/15 | 47.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/9/15 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,692 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| May 2016 | Georg Meier | 2,656 | Titled Tue | D48 |
| May 2016 | Bassem Amin | 2,648 | Titled Tue | A96 |
| Jul 2010 | Csaba Balogh | 2,621 | 5th Wroclaw Open | B82 |
| Oct 2011 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,592 | Oslo Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 2023 | 79 | 45.5 | 2,352 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2010 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,426 |
| American Cup Elim w | 2025 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,335 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 23 | 14 | 2,264 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 17 | 2,320 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2005 | 21 | 15 | 1,992 |
| chT-TUR | 2013 | 21 | 19 | 2,323 |
| 60th ch-RUS w | 2010 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,526 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jennifer Yu (18 games) · Irina Krush (17 games) · Anna Zatonskih (14 games) · Alice Lee (14 games) · Tatev Abrahamyan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazi Paikidze's chess games?
815 games by Nazi Paikidze, from Apr 2004 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 Nazi Paikidze has played.
What does Nazi Paikidze play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Nazi Paikidze opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazi Paikidze answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nazi Paikidze play as White?
As White, Nazi Paikidze's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazi Paikidze play as Black?
As Black, Nazi Paikidze most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Nazi Paikidze's FIDE rating?
Nazi Paikidze is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,386 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Nazi Paikidze played?
Our database contains 815 games by Nazi Paikidze, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 248 draws, 224 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazi Paikidze?
815 games by Nazi Paikidze 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.