Prepare against Elizbar Ubilava
GM · Spain · World #2,216 classical · FIDE ID 13600052
Our database contains 1,363 games by Elizbar Ubilava, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elizbar Ubilava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elizbar Ubilava 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 | 2,372 | 2,558 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,493 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,415 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,363 | 557 | 506 | 298 | 40.9% |
| As White | 676 | 317 | 248 | 111 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 687 | 240 | 258 | 187 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elizbar Ubilava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elizbar Ubilava's side.
First moves as White (676 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 313 | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 168 | 24.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 124 | 18.3% | 68.1% |
| e4 | 42 | 6.2% | 63.1% |
| g3 | 26 | 3.8% | 73.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues g3 (81.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues Nc3 (75.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ubilava usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 241 | 79.0% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 5.2% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.6% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 146 | 53.7% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 97 | 35.7% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 19 | 7.0% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Elizbar Ubilava's chess games
All 1,363 games by Elizbar Ubilava 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: 557 wins, 506 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 72 | 43/21/8 | 59.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 67 | 32/27/8 | 47.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 53 | 20/25/8 | 37.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 51 | 19/24/8 | 37.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 25/14/10 | 51.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 24/14/8 | 52.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 22 | 12/9/1 | 54.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 104 | 46/36/22 | 44.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 95 | 27/41/27 | 28.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 26/15/17 | 44.8% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 47 | 10/25/12 | 21.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 16/14/4 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/8/4 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,639 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | D45 |
| Dec 2008 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,632 | 5th Benidorm Master Open | E14 |
| Jan 1993 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,625 | chT-ESP | A31 |
| Jul 2016 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,618 | 36th Benasque Open | E62 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,615 | Leon | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 64 | 30.5 | 2,436 |
| Goglidze Memorial | 1988 | 51 | 30.5 | 2,554 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,649 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1993 | 24 | 16 | 2,594 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1994 | 22 | 16 | 2,612 |
| ch-URS49 First League | 1981 | 17 | 6 | 2,372 |
| ch-URS 51 First League | 1983 | 17 | 9 | 2,494 |
| ch-URS FL54 | 1986 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elizbar Ubilava's chess games?
1,363 games by Elizbar Ubilava, 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 Elizbar Ubilava has played.
What does Elizbar Ubilava play on the first move as White?
Across 676 games with White in our database, Elizbar Ubilava opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elizbar Ubilava answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Elizbar Ubilava play as White?
As White, Elizbar Ubilava's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (72 games, 59.7% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 37.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 676 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elizbar Ubilava play as Black?
As Black, Elizbar Ubilava most often plays: Sicilian (104 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 28.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 44.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 687 games.
What is Elizbar Ubilava's FIDE rating?
Elizbar Ubilava is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Elizbar Ubilava played?
Our database contains 1,363 games by Elizbar Ubilava, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 557 wins, 506 draws, 298 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elizbar Ubilava?
1,363 games by Elizbar Ubilava 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.