Prepare against David Shengelia
GM · Austria · World #535 classical · FIDE ID 13601270
Our database contains 1,384 games by David Shengelia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Shengelia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Shengelia 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 | 2,507 | 2,591 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,529 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,556 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,384 | 633 | 438 | 313 | 45.7% |
| As White | 696 | 348 | 223 | 125 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 688 | 285 | 215 | 188 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Shengelia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Shengelia's side.
First moves as White (696 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 499 | 71.7% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 12.4% | 66.3% |
| e4 | 64 | 9.2% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 3.6% | 66.0% |
| b3 | 14 | 2.0% | 92.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.1% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues Nf3 (71.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Shengelia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 226 | 69.1% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 58 | 17.7% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.3% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 73.4% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 38 | 16.0% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 5.9% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
David Shengelia's chess games
All 1,384 games by David Shengelia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 633 wins, 438 draws, 313 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 90 | 41/25/24 | 45.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 69 | 27/31/11 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 21/14/5 | 52.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 9/18/4 | 29.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 27 | 16/10/1 | 59.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 21/2/4 | 77.8% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 130 | 59/43/28 | 45.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 14/13/17 | 31.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Veselin Topalov | 2,774 | Kozloduy Danube Countries 2nd | A13 |
| May 2013 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,709 | 14th ch-EUR | D85 |
| Jan 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,699 | chT-AUT 0809 | A00 |
| Oct 2019 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,688 | 22nd EU-chT | D78 |
| Feb 2009 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,669 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 71 | 51.5 | 2,511 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 22 | 17 | 2,474 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,470 |
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,540 |
| Oberwart Open | 2010 | 18 | 14 | 2,612 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 18 | 15 | 2,612 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,610 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,507 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Schreiner (13 games) · Andreas Diermair (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Shengelia's chess games?
1,384 games by David Shengelia, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 David Shengelia has played.
What does David Shengelia play on the first move as White?
Across 696 games with White in our database, David Shengelia opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Shengelia answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does David Shengelia play as White?
As White, David Shengelia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (90 games, 45.6% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (40 games, 52.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 696 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Shengelia play as Black?
As Black, David Shengelia most often plays: Sicilian (130 games, 45.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 688 games.
What is David Shengelia's FIDE rating?
David Shengelia is currently rated 2,507 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,591 (May 2010).
How many games has David Shengelia played?
Our database contains 1,384 games by David Shengelia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 633 wins, 438 draws, 313 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Shengelia?
1,384 games by David Shengelia 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.