ნაზი თებიძე is a Georgian chess player who has carved a name on online platforms and in rapid tournaments around the world. Known for keeping a cool head when the clock ticks down and for a sense of humor that lightens tense moments, she blends solid fundamentals with creative counterplay. Raised in Georgia’s vibrant chess community, she often shares ideas with younger players and enjoys the camaraderie that comes with the game.
Playing Style and Focus
Her preferred battlefield is Rapid, where she thrives on accurate preparation and resourceful endgames. She pursues a versatile repertoire, balancing solid structure with timely instruction of dynamic ideas. Off the board, she’s the teammate who keeps things upbeat and players around her inspired to push just a bit further.
Career Highlights
Consistent rapid and blitz presence, with notable results across 2024–2025
Strong performance in openings such as the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and the Amar Gambit
Known for stamina in long sessions and willingness to experiment with fresh ideas on the board
Openings and Repertoire
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a recurring, reliable weapon in her rapid play
Caro-Kann Defense and its variations — used to ground solid, resilient games
Amar Gambit and Colle System variants — reflecting her willingness to take early initiative
Döry Defense and King’s Indian Attack family — showcasing flexibility against diverse setups
Beyond the Board
When not playing, she enjoys mentoring younger players, streaming occasionally, and bringing a bit of Georgian warmth to every encounter. Her friends say her best asset is a smile that stays even when the puzzle gets tough.
Progress Snapshots
To glimpse her rapid progression and ongoing journey, consider the following visualization placeholders.
You handle sharp, tactical moments with confidence and look for active piece play. This helps you seize initiative when the position opens up.
You show resilience in long games, continuing to seek counterplay and practical chances even after material imbalances or complex middlegames.
You are willing to experiment with dynamic setups and different openings, which broadens your understanding and keeps opponents guessing.
Key areas to improve
Endgame technique and conversion: In tighter or material-heavy endings, aim to simplify toward favorable rook or minor-piece endings earlier, or ensure you have a clear plan before exchanges. Practice common rook endgames and king activity patterns to convert advantages more reliably.
Defensive discipline and blunder-checks: In some losses, unclear defensive calculations or allowing forcing sequences led to losing momentum. Build a simple move-check routine: verify there are no immediate tactical threats to you, assess the opponent’s forcing ideas, and consider safer, incremental improvements before diving into tactics.
Opening plan consistency: You cycle through a number of openings. Having 1–2 core plans for each side and knowing typical middlegame ideas can reduce decision fatigue and help you stay on a clear path, especially in rapid time controls.
Time-management and tempo awareness: Develop a rough per-phase time budget (opening, middlegame, endgame) and aim to keep steady tempo. This helps avoid late-game time pressure and nervous decisions.
Practical drills to implement this week
Daily 15–20 minute tactic practice focusing on forcing lines, forks, pins, and discovered attacks to sharpen calculation under pressure.
Endgame focus: two short sessions this week on rook endings and king activity patterns, with a few practiced hand-versus-hen approach drills (e.g., rook vs rook with pawns, and using the king as a active defender).
Opening study: pick two openings you use most (for example, the general Sicilian and a solid d-pawn game) and study one concise guide or video per week, then play a handful of practice games to apply the ideas.
Post-game reviews: after each rapid game, note three turning points—one where you had clear initiative, one where you felt uncertain, and one change you would make next time.
Quick, actionable plan (2 weeks)
Focus on three pillars: endgame technique, safer decision-making in complex positions, and solid opening plans. Allocate 15–20 minutes daily to puzzles, 30 minutes twice a week to endgame drills, and 1–2 structured opening-study sessions weekly. Track progress by noting improvements in your post-game reviews and aiming for fewer critical mistakes in the middlegame.
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