Prepare against Nikolozi Kacharava
GM · Georgia · World #429 classical · FIDE ID 13611860
When preparing against Nikolozi Kacharava, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,151 games by Nikolozi Kacharava, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolozi Kacharava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolozi Kacharava 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 | 2,525 | 2,550 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,419 | 2,419 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,498 | 2,508 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,151 | 533 | 290 | 328 | 46.3% |
| As White | 554 | 295 | 131 | 128 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 597 | 238 | 159 | 200 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolozi Kacharava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolozi Kacharava's side.
First moves as White (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 478 | 86.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 50 | 9.0% | 66.0% |
| b3 | 17 | 3.1% | 85.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Kacharava usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 121 | 43.7% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 89 | 32.1% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 59 | 21.3% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 68.9% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 45 | 25.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Nikolozi Kacharava's chess games
All 1,151 games by Nikolozi Kacharava in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 533 wins, 290 draws, 328 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 99 | 53/22/24 | 53.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 39 | 22/12/5 | 56.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 14/1/2 | 82.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 45 | 18/9/18 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/11/15 | 40.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 40 | 16/9/15 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 16/3/4 | 69.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue Late | C33 |
| Mar 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | C67 |
| Sep 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,696 | Olympiad-45 | D27 |
| Jan 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| May 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 346 | 215 | 2,410 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,342 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,952 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,354 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,494 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 15 | 8 | 2,017 |
| AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,248 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,588 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luka Paichadze (15 games) · Giga Quparadze (12 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolozi Kacharava's chess games?
1,151 games by Nikolozi Kacharava, from Dec 2012 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 Nikolozi Kacharava has played.
What does Nikolozi Kacharava play on the first move as White?
Across 554 games with White in our database, Nikolozi Kacharava opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolozi Kacharava answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikolozi Kacharava play as White?
As White, Nikolozi Kacharava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 53.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (39 games, 56.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 554 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolozi Kacharava play as Black?
As Black, Nikolozi Kacharava most often plays: Philidor (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 597 games.
What is Nikolozi Kacharava's FIDE rating?
Nikolozi Kacharava is currently rated 2,525 in classical chess, 2,419 in rapid and 2,498 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,550 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Nikolozi Kacharava played?
Our database contains 1,151 games by Nikolozi Kacharava, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 533 wins, 290 draws, 328 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolozi Kacharava?
1,151 games by Nikolozi Kacharava 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.