Prepare against Sopio Nikoladze
WIM · Georgia · World #19,100 classical · FIDE ID 13600427
Our database contains 460 games by Sopio Nikoladze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sopio Nikoladze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sopio Nikoladze 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 | 2,065 | 2,282 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,202 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,267 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 156 | 82 | 222 | 33.9% |
| As White | 222 | 83 | 36 | 103 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 238 | 73 | 46 | 119 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sopio Nikoladze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sopio Nikoladze's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 200 | 90.1% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Nikoladze usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 77 | 74.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 39.4% | 41.0% |
| b5 | 30 | 30.3% | 21.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.1% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Sopio Nikoladze's chess games
All 460 games by Sopio Nikoladze 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: 156 wins, 82 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 64 | 24/9/31 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 32 | 14/1/17 | 43.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 11/6/18 | 31.4% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 29 | 5/1/23 | 17.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | Titled Tue | E66 |
| May 2010 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,529 | Tbilisi Cup | A82 |
| May 2000 | Nino Khurtsidze | 2,464 | 57th ch-GEO w | A84 |
| Jul 2019 | Noe Tutisani | 2,460 | 14th Poti Open | B08 |
| Jun 2020 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,440 | Titled Tue | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 99 | 32.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-GEO w | 2001 | 26 | 13 | 2,243 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-GEO w 59th | 2002 | 13 | 8 | 2,390 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 2,002 |
| ch-GEO 65th w | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-GEO w 68th | 2011 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lela Javakhishvili (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sopio Nikoladze's chess games?
460 games by Sopio Nikoladze, 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 Sopio Nikoladze has played.
What does Sopio Nikoladze play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Sopio Nikoladze opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sopio Nikoladze answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...b5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Sopio Nikoladze play as White?
As White, Sopio Nikoladze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (64 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (32 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sopio Nikoladze play as Black?
As Black, Sopio Nikoladze most often plays: Philidor (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Polish Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Sopio Nikoladze's FIDE rating?
Sopio Nikoladze is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Sopio Nikoladze played?
Our database contains 460 games by Sopio Nikoladze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 82 draws, 222 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sopio Nikoladze?
460 games by Sopio Nikoladze 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.