Prepare against Nika Ghvamberia
Georgia · World #7,188 classical · FIDE ID 13602128
Our database contains 138 games by Nika Ghvamberia, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nika Ghvamberia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nika Ghvamberia 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 | 2,221 | 2,297 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,205 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 45 | 31 | 62 | 32.6% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 14 | 34 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nika Ghvamberia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nika Ghvamberia's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 87.1% | 45.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ghvamberia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nika Ghvamberia's chess games
All 138 games by Nika Ghvamberia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 31 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Zurab Sturua | 2,536 | chT-GEO Club | C76 |
| Jul 2013 | S Hamed Moosavian | 2,397 | Poti Aleksandria Cup A 8th | C16 |
| Dec 2013 | Christopher Repka | 2,391 | Wch U16 | C14 |
| Dec 2014 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,383 | World ol U16 | E15 |
| Dec 2014 | B Kumaran | 2,316 | World ol U16 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GEO Club | 2017 | 20 | 10 | 2,176 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,280 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,299 |
| 13th Poti Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,387 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 12th Poti Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nika Ghvamberia's chess games?
138 games by Nika Ghvamberia, from Jul 2009 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 Nika Ghvamberia has played.
What does Nika Ghvamberia play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Nika Ghvamberia opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nika Ghvamberia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nika Ghvamberia play as White?
As White, Nika Ghvamberia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nika Ghvamberia play as Black?
As Black, Nika Ghvamberia most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Nika Ghvamberia's FIDE rating?
Nika Ghvamberia is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Nika Ghvamberia played?
Our database contains 138 games by Nika Ghvamberia, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 31 draws, 62 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nika Ghvamberia?
138 games by Nika Ghvamberia 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.