Prepare against Zurab Gongliashvili
Georgia · World #24,618 classical · FIDE ID 13619721
Our database contains 31 games by Zurab Gongliashvili, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zurab Gongliashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zurab Gongliashvili 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 | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,859 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zurab Gongliashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zurab Gongliashvili's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Gongliashvili usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zurab Gongliashvili's chess games
All 31 games by Zurab Gongliashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jakub Chyzy | 2,237 | Wch U18 Rapid | A03 |
| Jun 2023 | Karen Tovmasyan | 1,924 | Wch U18 Blitz | C01 |
| May 2026 | Nikol Bogacheva | 1,921 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | C63 |
| Jun 2023 | Luka Sakovich | 1,903 | Wch U18 Blitz | E16 |
| May 2026 | Vincenzo Di Pietro | 1,901 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
| Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,083 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,001 |
| ch-GEO 1st League 80th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zurab Gongliashvili's chess games?
31 games by Zurab Gongliashvili, from Aug 2016 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 Zurab Gongliashvili has played.
What does Zurab Gongliashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zurab Gongliashvili opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zurab Gongliashvili answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zurab Gongliashvili play as White?
As White, Zurab Gongliashvili's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zurab Gongliashvili play as Black?
As Black, Zurab Gongliashvili most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zurab Gongliashvili's FIDE rating?
Zurab Gongliashvili is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zurab Gongliashvili played?
Our database contains 31 games by Zurab Gongliashvili, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zurab Gongliashvili?
31 games by Zurab Gongliashvili 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.