Prepare against Zaza Khoperia
Georgia · World #11,469 classical · FIDE ID 13600249
Our database contains 37 games by Zaza Khoperia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zaza Khoperia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaza Khoperia 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 | 2,148 | 2,252 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,263 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,266 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 32.4% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaza Khoperia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaza Khoperia's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Khoperia usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Khoperia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Khoperia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Zaza Khoperia's chess games
All 37 games by Zaza Khoperia 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1988 | Vladimir N Kozlov | 2,410 | 1st URS Club Cup | D85 |
| Oct 2025 | Martin Mrva | 2,394 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A15 |
| Jan 1990 | Boris Fradkin | 2,375 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | D35 |
| May 1991 | Claus Fohler | 2,350 | Baden-GEO Match | A52 |
| Jan 1995 | Tomas Duran | 2,085 | Mlada Boleslav Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
| 6th Budapest Spring Open | 1990 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,526 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,223 |
| 1st URS Club Cup | 1988 | 2 | 2 | 2,810 |
| Baden-GEO Match | 1991 | 2 | 2 | 2,750 |
| Policka Open | 1995 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,645 |
| ch-GEO | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaza Khoperia's chess games?
37 games by Zaza Khoperia, 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 Zaza Khoperia has played.
What does Zaza Khoperia play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zaza Khoperia opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaza Khoperia answers 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Zaza Khoperia play as White?
As White, Zaza Khoperia's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaza Khoperia play as Black?
As Black, Zaza Khoperia most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zaza Khoperia's FIDE rating?
Zaza Khoperia is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zaza Khoperia played?
Our database contains 37 games by Zaza Khoperia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaza Khoperia?
37 games by Zaza Khoperia 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.