Merab Javakhishvil

Merab Javakhishvil (javaxa117)

Meet Merab Javakhishvil, better known in the chess world as javaxa117, a player whose rapid rating seems to be as much a rollercoaster as a chessboard is an 8x8 battlefield. With a peak rapid rating of 405 achieved in April 2025 and a blitz peak rating soaring up to 670 in December 2023, Merab certainly knows how to stir the pot of excitement.

Style & Streaks

Merab is a formidable rapid player, balancing his wins and losses with nearly equal grace (135 wins to 141 losses in rapid), complemented by a healthy respect for the draw button (29 draws—not too stubborn, not too generous). He once rode a winning streak for 7 games straight, proving that when on fire, he cooks his opponents well. Though he’s suffered a record 5-game losing streak, currently he’s riding a modest 1-game winning wave.

Opening Moves & Preferences

When it comes to openings, Merab favors the Queen’s Pawn Opening family — often dancing through the nuanced Chigorin Variation with a solid 59% win rate, or the Mikenas Defense with an impressive near 59% win rate too. He’s no stranger to the classical lines but isn't afraid to spice things up with the Englund Gambit (winning more than half of those games) or dabble in tricky Alekhine’s Defense battles. Scandinavian Defense, though tried, doesn’t treat him that kindly, with only a 20-33% win rate depending on variation.

Tactics & Psychology

Merab's tactical awareness shines with a comeback rate close to 66%, showing he’s a fighter who refuses to lie down even after setbacks. His “tilt factor” is a commendably low 5, meaning he rarely lets a bad move or loss spiral into a disaster.

Interestingly, he performs best at the bewitching hour of 23:00, where his win rate peaks to a mystical 100%. Night owls beware: Merab’s brain heats up when the stars are out!

Recent Adventures on the Board

One of Merab’s latest victories was a bold battle using the Bird's Opening Dutch Dudweiler Gambit, showcasing his creativity and patience. The game ended with a classy resignation by his opponent after some sharp exchanges—a perfect example of javaxa117’s strategic prowess.

Of course, no journey is without bumps. Not too long ago, he tasted defeat in a Center Game clash, resigned against an opponent who capitalized tactically, reminding us all that even the best struggle on chess’s winding roads.

Overall Persona

Merab Javakhishvil is the kind of player who brings excitement, creativity, and a sprinkle of unpredictability to every match. Whether it's grinding deep into endgames (nearly 53% of the time) or shaking hands with fate through early resignations (only about 8%), he’s a dedicated chess enthusiast with plenty of stories still to write on the 64 squares.