Prepare against Valeriane Gaprindashvili
GM · Georgia · World #2,602 classical · FIDE ID 13601091
When preparing against Valeriane Gaprindashvili, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 667 games by Valeriane Gaprindashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriane Gaprindashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriane Gaprindashvili 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 | 2,355 | 2,491 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,360 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,383 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 296 | 212 | 159 | 44.4% |
| As White | 328 | 155 | 108 | 65 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 339 | 141 | 104 | 94 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriane Gaprindashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriane Gaprindashvili's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 71.0% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 14.0% | 70.7% |
| e4 | 44 | 13.4% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues Nc3 (92.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues e3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gaprindashvili usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 87 | 50.9% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 52 | 30.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 27 | 15.8% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 59.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 31 | 29.5% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 10.5% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Valeriane Gaprindashvili's chess games
All 667 games by Valeriane Gaprindashvili 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: 296 wins, 212 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 46 | 21/16/9 | 45.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/11/10 | 46.2% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Ahmed Adly | 2,593 | 18th Abu Dhabi Open | D30 |
| Aug 2002 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,578 | Saraybahce GP | E20 |
| Feb 2019 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,574 | 20th Lienz Open | D35 |
| Jun 2002 | Robert Kempinski | 2,570 | 3rd ch-EU | D71 |
| Feb 2001 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,568 | 17th Cappelle Open | D72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 1996 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,410 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1994 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,381 |
| Alushta | 2000 | 15 | 11 | 2,611 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,473 |
| Goldberg Memorial | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| Alushta 3 | 1999 | 13 | 5 | 2,321 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriane Gaprindashvili's chess games?
667 games by Valeriane Gaprindashvili, 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 Valeriane Gaprindashvili has played.
What does Valeriane Gaprindashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Valeriane Gaprindashvili opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriane Gaprindashvili answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Valeriane Gaprindashvili play as White?
As White, Valeriane Gaprindashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriane Gaprindashvili play as Black?
As Black, Valeriane Gaprindashvili most often plays: French Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Valeriane Gaprindashvili's FIDE rating?
Valeriane Gaprindashvili is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Valeriane Gaprindashvili played?
Our database contains 667 games by Valeriane Gaprindashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 212 draws, 159 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriane Gaprindashvili?
667 games by Valeriane Gaprindashvili 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.