Prepare against Nikolozi Shamatava
FM · Georgia · World #3,466 classical · FIDE ID 13619950
When preparing against Nikolozi Shamatava, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 321 games by Nikolozi Shamatava, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolozi Shamatava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolozi Shamatava 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 | 2,321 | 2,376 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,032 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,344 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 126 | 72 | 123 | 39.3% |
| As White | 163 | 65 | 40 | 58 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 158 | 61 | 32 | 65 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolozi Shamatava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolozi Shamatava's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 67.5% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 33 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.0% | 38.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Shamatava usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 52.8% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 27 | 30.3% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 12.4% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 38.4% |
Nikolozi Shamatava's chess games
All 321 games by Nikolozi Shamatava in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 126 wins, 72 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Evgeny Postny | 2,538 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
| Dec 2023 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,523 | ch-GEO Blitz | E04 |
| Dec 2024 | Paul Velten | 2,501 | 11th Sunway Sitges | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Valentyn Prokofiev | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Erick Zhao | 2,418 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 22.5 | 2,227 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,137 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,704 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,225 |
| Wch U16 rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,989 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolozi Shamatava's chess games?
321 games by Nikolozi Shamatava, from Sep 2016 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 Shamatava has played.
What does Nikolozi Shamatava play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Nikolozi Shamatava opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolozi Shamatava answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikolozi Shamatava play as White?
As White, Nikolozi Shamatava's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolozi Shamatava play as Black?
As Black, Nikolozi Shamatava most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Nikolozi Shamatava's FIDE rating?
Nikolozi Shamatava is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Nikolozi Shamatava played?
Our database contains 321 games by Nikolozi Shamatava, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 72 draws, 123 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolozi Shamatava?
321 games by Nikolozi Shamatava 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.