Prepare against Nodar Lortkipanidze
IM · Georgia · World #2,043 classical · FIDE ID 13604058
When preparing against Nodar Lortkipanidze, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,316 games by Nodar Lortkipanidze, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nodar Lortkipanidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nodar Lortkipanidze 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 | 2,382 | 2,430 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,481 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,430 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,316 | 683 | 184 | 449 | 51.9% |
| As White | 654 | 371 | 88 | 195 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 662 | 312 | 96 | 254 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nodar Lortkipanidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nodar Lortkipanidze's side.
First moves as White (653 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 578 | 88.5% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 43 | 6.6% | 70.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues c3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Lortkipanidze usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 62.4% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 38 | 12.8% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 35 | 11.7% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 5.0% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 178 | 71.8% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 38 | 15.3% | 56.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 5.2% | 76.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
Nodar Lortkipanidze's chess games
All 1,316 games by Nodar Lortkipanidze in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 683 wins, 184 draws, 449 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 198 | 107/21/70 | 54.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 75 | 46/7/22 | 61.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 60 | 35/7/18 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 18/0/8 | 69.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/0/8 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 88 | 50/8/30 | 56.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 72 | 30/12/30 | 41.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 65 | 39/4/22 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 17/9/21 | 36.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 17/3/21 | 41.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 36 | 19/3/14 | 52.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,686 | Titled Tue | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 758 | 450 | 2,412 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,252 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,451 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2004 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,160 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 16 | 9 | 2,443 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 2,389 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,356 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giorgi Bagaturov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nodar Lortkipanidze's chess games?
1,316 games by Nodar Lortkipanidze, from Jan 2005 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 Nodar Lortkipanidze has played.
What does Nodar Lortkipanidze play on the first move as White?
Across 653 games with White in our database, Nodar Lortkipanidze opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nodar Lortkipanidze answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nodar Lortkipanidze play as White?
As White, Nodar Lortkipanidze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (198 games, 54.0% win rate); Scotch Game (75 games, 61.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (60 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 654 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nodar Lortkipanidze play as Black?
As Black, Nodar Lortkipanidze most often plays: English Defense (88 games, 56.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (65 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 662 games.
What is Nodar Lortkipanidze's FIDE rating?
Nodar Lortkipanidze is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (May 2021).
How many games has Nodar Lortkipanidze played?
Our database contains 1,316 games by Nodar Lortkipanidze, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 683 wins, 184 draws, 449 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nodar Lortkipanidze?
1,316 games by Nodar Lortkipanidze 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.