Prepare against Pridon Qalagashvili
Georgia · World #17,813 classical · FIDE ID 13601245
When preparing against Pridon Qalagashvili, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Pridon Qalagashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pridon Qalagashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pridon Qalagashvili 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 | 2,077 | 2,231 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,175 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,252 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 20 | 11 | 52 | 24.1% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pridon Qalagashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pridon Qalagashvili's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 73.0% | 35.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Qalagashvili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 11.8% |
Pridon Qalagashvili's chess games
All 83 games by Pridon Qalagashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 1/2/14 | 5.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Vahap Sanal | 2,543 | 19th ch-EU | E18 |
| Nov 2017 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,512 | Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | E05 |
| Jul 2012 | Shota Azaladze | 2,484 | 7th Poti Aleksandria Cup | A36 |
| Apr 2000 | Nino Khurtsidze | 2,464 | 60th GEO-ch 1 Liga | A30 |
| May 2002 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,390 | ch-GEO I Liga | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-GEO 72nd | 2013 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-GEO I Liga | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| Batumi Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,200 |
| 60th GEO-ch 1 Liga | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,373 |
| Tbilisi Prise of Meria Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 7th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,194 |
| 9th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pridon Qalagashvili's chess games?
83 games by Pridon Qalagashvili, from Apr 2003 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 Pridon Qalagashvili has played.
What does Pridon Qalagashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Pridon Qalagashvili opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pridon Qalagashvili answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pridon Qalagashvili play as White?
As White, Pridon Qalagashvili's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pridon Qalagashvili play as Black?
As Black, Pridon Qalagashvili most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Pridon Qalagashvili's FIDE rating?
Pridon Qalagashvili is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pridon Qalagashvili played?
Our database contains 83 games by Pridon Qalagashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 52 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pridon Qalagashvili?
83 games by Pridon Qalagashvili 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.