Luka Paichadze vs Nikolozi Kacharava
GM Luka Paichadze (2465) · GM Nikolozi Kacharava (2528)
Luka Paichadze and Nikolozi Kacharava have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2016 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Paichadze leads 6 wins to 3, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paichadze | Draws | Kacharava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paichadze with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Kacharava with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paichadze | Draws | Kacharava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paichadze | Draws | Kacharava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C22 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 85th ch-GEO |
| Feb 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | Luka Paichadze | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 84th ch-GEO 2025 |
| Jan 2024 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-GEO 83rd |
| Jan 2023 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-GEO 82nd |
| Feb 2022 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-GEO 81st |
| Sep 2021 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup |
| Apr 2021 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-GEO 80th |
| Nov 2020 | Nikolozi Kacharava | Luka Paichadze | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3rd Gaprindashvili Cup |
| Nov 2020 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 3rd Gaprindashvili Cup |
| Mar 2019 | Nikolozi Kacharava | Luka Paichadze | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 20th EU-ch |
| Feb 2019 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-GEO 78th |
| Feb 2019 | Nikolozi Kacharava | Luka Paichadze | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-GEO 78th |
| Feb 2019 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-GEO 78th |
| Feb 2019 | Nikolozi Kacharava | Luka Paichadze | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-GEO 78th |
| Sep 2016 | Luka Paichadze | Nikolozi Kacharava | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-GEO Club |
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What is the head-to-head score between Luka Paichadze and Nikolozi Kacharava?
In 15 recorded games, Luka Paichadze has 6 wins, Nikolozi Kacharava has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Luka Paichadze and Nikolozi Kacharava played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2016 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Luka Paichadze and Nikolozi Kacharava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.