Prepare against Nikoloz Chkhaidze
FM · Georgia · World #8,409 classical · FIDE ID 13601750
When preparing against Nikoloz Chkhaidze, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 551 games by Nikoloz Chkhaidze, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikoloz Chkhaidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikoloz Chkhaidze 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 | 2,198 | 2,372 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,310 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,276 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 551 | 203 | 146 | 202 | 36.8% |
| As White | 276 | 117 | 62 | 97 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 275 | 86 | 84 | 105 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikoloz Chkhaidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikoloz Chkhaidze's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 37.3% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 75 | 27.2% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 22.8% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 33 | 12.0% | 60.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Chkhaidze usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 37.7% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 42 | 36.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 17.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 75.0% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 23.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Nikoloz Chkhaidze's chess games
All 551 games by Nikoloz Chkhaidze 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: 203 wins, 146 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,601 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Jan 2022 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,587 | ch-GEO 81st | E95 |
| Dec 2018 | Gergely Antal | 2,553 | 2nd Schilcherland Open | A80 |
| Jan 2020 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,525 | 3rd Schilcherland Open | A45 |
| Sep 2016 | Dusan Popovic | 2,520 | Titled Tue | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 40 | 19 | 2,291 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2018 | 19 | 4 | 2,231 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2025 | 17 | 10 | 2,158 |
| ch-GEO 81st | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,338 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne IM B3 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,521 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikoloz Chkhaidze's chess games?
551 games by Nikoloz Chkhaidze, 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 Nikoloz Chkhaidze has played.
What does Nikoloz Chkhaidze play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Nikoloz Chkhaidze opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikoloz Chkhaidze answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikoloz Chkhaidze play as White?
As White, Nikoloz Chkhaidze's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikoloz Chkhaidze play as Black?
As Black, Nikoloz Chkhaidze most often plays: English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Nikoloz Chkhaidze's FIDE rating?
Nikoloz Chkhaidze is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Nikoloz Chkhaidze played?
Our database contains 551 games by Nikoloz Chkhaidze, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 146 draws, 202 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikoloz Chkhaidze?
551 games by Nikoloz Chkhaidze 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.