Prepare against Patman Rizhamadze
WCM · Georgia · World #30,979 classical · FIDE ID 13604643
When preparing against Patman Rizhamadze, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 58 games by Patman Rizhamadze, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patman Rizhamadze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patman Rizhamadze 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 | 1,980 | 2,092 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,052 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 31.0% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rizhamadze usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Rizhamadze usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rizhamadze usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rizhamadze usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Patman Rizhamadze's chess games
All 58 games by Patman Rizhamadze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Ana Gavasheli | 2,202 | Tbilisi Chiburdanidze Cup | D13 |
| Jun 2009 | Lile Tsalugelashvili | 2,113 | Tbilisi Chiburdanidze Cup | E64 |
| May 2011 | Lika Kobeshavidze | 1,988 | 12th EU-ch w | D60 |
| Sep 2010 | Shushanna Sargsyan | 1,986 | ch-EU U18 Girls | E11 |
| Nov 2020 | Nia Donghvani | 1,985 | Gaprindashvili Cup w | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th EU-ch w | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Tbilisi Chiburdanidze Cup | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Gaprindashvili Cup w | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 5th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,890 |
| Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 2,142 |
| Tbilisi Municipality Cup | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patman Rizhamadze's chess games?
58 games by Patman Rizhamadze, from Apr 2006 to Jul 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 Patman Rizhamadze has played.
What does Patman Rizhamadze play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Patman Rizhamadze opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patman Rizhamadze answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Patman Rizhamadze play as White?
As White, Patman Rizhamadze's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patman Rizhamadze play as Black?
As Black, Patman Rizhamadze most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Patman Rizhamadze's FIDE rating?
Patman Rizhamadze is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Patman Rizhamadze played?
Our database contains 58 games by Patman Rizhamadze, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patman Rizhamadze?
58 games by Patman Rizhamadze 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.