Prepare against Nikoloz Petriashvili
IM · Georgia · World #499 classical · FIDE ID 13611216
When preparing against Nikoloz Petriashvili, expect 1.d4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,281 games by Nikoloz Petriashvili, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikoloz Petriashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikoloz Petriashvili 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 | 2,511 | 2,518 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,360 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,436 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,281 | 618 | 332 | 331 | 48.2% |
| As White | 640 | 322 | 172 | 146 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 641 | 296 | 160 | 185 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikoloz Petriashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikoloz Petriashvili's side.
First moves as White (639 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 29.9% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 182 | 28.5% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 96 | 15.0% | 72.4% |
| c4 | 62 | 9.7% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 41 | 6.4% | 63.4% |
| Na3 | 36 | 5.6% | 68.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petriashvili usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 39.7% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 53 | 16.8% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 48 | 15.2% | 58.3% |
| Na6 | 21 | 6.7% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 20 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 5.1% | 78.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 55.0% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 38 | 18.0% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 21 | 10.0% | 59.5% |
| Na6 | 12 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
Nikoloz Petriashvili's chess games
All 1,281 games by Nikoloz Petriashvili in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 618 wins, 332 draws, 331 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 23/20/5 | 47.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 41 | 24/4/13 | 58.5% |
| A00 | Durkin Opening | 36 | 24/1/11 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 19/5/9 | 57.6% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 6/18/3 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| B00 | Lemming Defense | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Sep 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,711 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jun 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Tue | E66 |
| May 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,663 | Titled Tue | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 464 | 291.5 | 2,450 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,553 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 22 | 14 | 2,315 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 2,400 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,582 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-GEO Club | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikoloz Petriashvili's chess games?
1,281 games by Nikoloz Petriashvili, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Petriashvili has played.
What does Nikoloz Petriashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 639 games with White in our database, Nikoloz Petriashvili opens with 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikoloz Petriashvili answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikoloz Petriashvili play as White?
As White, Nikoloz Petriashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (41 games, 58.5% win rate); Durkin Opening (36 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 640 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikoloz Petriashvili play as Black?
As Black, Nikoloz Petriashvili most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 641 games.
What is Nikoloz Petriashvili's FIDE rating?
Nikoloz Petriashvili is currently rated 2,511 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikoloz Petriashvili played?
Our database contains 1,281 games by Nikoloz Petriashvili, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 618 wins, 332 draws, 331 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikoloz Petriashvili?
1,281 games by Nikoloz Petriashvili 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.