Prepare against Shota Khodashneli
Georgia · World #32,028 classical · FIDE ID 13616757
When preparing against Shota Khodashneli, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (57%).
Our database contains 72 games by Shota Khodashneli, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shota Khodashneli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shota Khodashneli 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 | 1,974 | 2,068 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,157 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shota Khodashneli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shota Khodashneli's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 89.5% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Khodashneli usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Khodashneli usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Khodashneli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khodashneli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Khodashneli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Shota Khodashneli's chess games
All 72 games by Shota Khodashneli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Jung Min Seo | 2,455 | ch-EU Online U18 | B45 |
| Sep 2020 | Alexey Kukelko | 2,346 | ch-EU Online U18 | B45 |
| Sep 2020 | Dimitrios Katopodis | 2,346 | ch-EU Online U18 | D94 |
| Sep 2020 | Domen Tisaj | 2,239 | ch-EU Online U18 | A48 |
| Sep 2020 | Sadig Mammadov | 2,237 | ch-EU Online U18 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,886 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,467 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| Poti Aleksandria Cup U08 | 2011 | 6 | 6 | – |
| ch-EU U12 24th | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| 27th ch-EU U14 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-EU School U15 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shota Khodashneli's chess games?
72 games by Shota Khodashneli, from Nov 2014 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 Shota Khodashneli has played.
What does Shota Khodashneli play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Shota Khodashneli opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shota Khodashneli answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Shota Khodashneli play as White?
As White, Shota Khodashneli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shota Khodashneli play as Black?
As Black, Shota Khodashneli most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Shota Khodashneli's FIDE rating?
Shota Khodashneli is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Shota Khodashneli played?
Our database contains 72 games by Shota Khodashneli, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shota Khodashneli?
72 games by Shota Khodashneli 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.