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Giorgi Margvelashvili GM

Username: TheSilmarils

Playing Since: 2021-02-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2454
11W / 4L / 3D
Blitz: 2854
5008W / 4576L / 1783D
Bullet: 2913
6313W / 4294L / 1316D

Giorgi Margvelashvili - Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Meet Giorgi Margvelashvili, a Grandmaster whose chess skills have been slicing through defenses faster than a knight on a caffeine rush. Earning the coveted FIDE Grandmaster title, Giorgi has made a name for themselves not only with strategic prowess but also a penchant for turning tough positions into triumphant comebacks—because giving up early is just not their style (only a 0.37% early resignation rate, thank you very much!).

Rating Rollercoaster & Streaks

Giorgi's blitz ratings peaked at a breathtaking 3032 in 2024, with bullet play hitting an even more blistering high of 3086 in 2025. Notably, their longest winning streak smashed through 31 games—yes, 31 straight victories—and currently they’re on a confident winning streak. If chess had a marathon, Giorgi would be the one leading the pack, sprinting through an average of over 2800 rating points in fast-paced formats.

Opening Repertoire - The Swiss Army Knife

From the classic King's Indian Defense to the sneaky Caro-Kann Defense, Giorgi’s opening repertoire is a chess connoisseur’s delight. Their favorite blitz weapon, the King’s Indian Defense Normal Variation, has a solid win rate of nearly 48.4% over an impressive 368 games—clearly, this GM knows how to put the squeeze on. In bullet, the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening (we’re sworn to secrecy) bags a spicy 56.3% win rate, proving that mystery often wins.

Style & Psychological Edge

If chess matches were movies, Giorgi’s would be thrillers with twist endings. Boasting a heart-stopping 92.85% comeback rate and an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player thrives under pressure. With an endgame frequency north of 88% and average moves per win hovering near 88, patience and precision are their middle names. Plus, Giorgi plays well past midnight too, with peak win rates at 9 AM (63%) and a cozy evening 10 AM slot pushing an incredible 59%!

The Opponent Wrangler

Facing thousands over countless battles, Giorgi has encountered fierce rivals and friends alike. While some opponents like formerprodigy manage a stubborn 0% win rate against them, others like iamgrooter keep it spicy with a respectable 75%. But no matter the adversary, our GM’s overall records shine: over 3,400 blitz wins and a staggering 4,000+ bullet victories traded on the chess battlefield.

Quick Fun Facts:

  • Blitz vs Bullet: Blazing fast but never frantic; blitz and bullet ratings both soar near 3000.
  • White pieces: A slightly better performer, winning nearly 52% of games starting with white.
  • Psychology Checker: A tilt factor of 12 means a cool cucumber, unless an opponent messes with their coffee.
  • Daily Chess: Lest you think they only play lightning-fast games, Giorgi holds a perfect record here too (2 wins, no losses!).

Whether it’s a lightning-quick bullet match or a marathon blitz battle, Giorgi Margvelashvili embodies the heart and soul of modern chess mastery mixed with a dash of tactical wizardry and resilience. Opponents beware—this Grandmaster doesn’t just move pieces; they move mountains.


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Overall Strengths

Giorgi, your recent games show solid strategic understanding, particularly in your choice and handling of openings like the Caro-Kann Defense and King's Indian Defense. Your win rates in these areas are strong, notably over 50%, with the Caro-Kann Classical Variation reaching above 60% win rate. This indicates good preparation and comfort in these positions.

  • Good opening preparation with clear understanding of key variations.
  • Strong competitive results overall, reflected in a balanced win/loss/draw record.
  • Ability to capitalize on opponents’ time pressure, pictured in recent wins by opponent time expiration.

Areas for Improvement

While your play demonstrates many positives, recent trends and specific game scenarios highlight areas that could benefit from focused work.

  • Endgame Technique: Recent losses include complex endgame positions where converting or holding advantage was difficult. Practicing theoretical and practical endgames—especially rook and minor piece endgames—can boost your performance in these critical phases.
  • Time Management Under Pressure: Despite victories from opponents’ time losses, your own losses included time pressure scenarios. Improving your ability to make strong moves faster, particularly in complex middlegames, could prevent losses on the clock.
  • Handling Counterattacks: Some losses arose from opponent dynamic counterplay. Working on defensive resources and anticipation of counterstrike tactics could strengthen resilience.
  • Consistency in Mid-Game Plans: Your openings are well-chosen, though ensuring middlegame plans follow smoothly from your established opening setups will improve overall game flow and reduce lost opportunities.

Focus Suggestions for Upcoming Practice

Considering the recent data, here are some targeted recommendations:

  • Regular endgame training using practical studies and computer analysis to solidify technique.
  • Timed practice games emphasizing quick, solid decision-making — try increment controls to balance speed and quality.
  • Analyze key losses in detail to identify recurring tactical themes or strategic errors, especially in defending counterattacks.
  • Reinforce your knowledge of favorite openings through review of key middlegame plans to connect smoothly from opening to midgame.

Closing Encouragement

Your overall strength is evident from your high ratings and impressive win records in multiple openings. The small recent rating dips are normal fluctuations and can be addressed with focused, consistent training. Keep leveraging your opening preparation, work on the suggested improvement areas, and stay confident—your capacity to compete at a high level is clear.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Alexei Kornev 0W / 1L / 1D
0817chess 6W / 3L / 3D
boatolia2 2W / 0L / 0D
joki_kardio_store 1W / 0L / 0D
Alexie 1W / 1L / 0D
Roman Pyrih 1W / 3L / 0D
John Doe 1W / 0L / 0D
unforgettable-momeries 1W / 0L / 0D
happysunegg 1W / 0L / 0D
ceferov-meherrem 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Levan Bregadze 444W / 298L / 187D
gordonwinter 187W / 91L / 28D
adoubleedgedgame 253W / 29L / 15D
Jose Martinez 63W / 176L / 40D
Alexander Rustemov 102W / 95L / 59D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2913 2854 2454
2024 2880 2958 2486
2023 2925 2855 2506
2022 2850 2783 2500 400
2021 2624 2783 1366
Rating by Year2021202220232024202529581366YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 755W / 462L / 131D 728W / 482L / 140D 91.6
2024 1751W / 1114L / 390D 1608W / 1250L / 416D 95.1
2023 1974W / 1561L / 560D 1796W / 1705L / 606D 95.8
2022 784W / 636L / 251D 682W / 690L / 270D 92.2
2021 697W / 450L / 177D 588W / 550L / 169D 89.7

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 642 319 264 59 49.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 501 253 186 62 50.5%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 461 263 143 55 57.0%
Döry Defense 374 178 153 43 47.6%
Australian Defense 368 188 135 45 51.1%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 360 174 137 49 48.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 339 195 104 40 57.5%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 295 160 97 38 54.2%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 253 139 82 32 54.9%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 252 153 73 26 60.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 988 388 442 158 39.3%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 466 229 180 57 49.1%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 355 155 142 58 43.7%
Döry Defense 296 139 107 50 47.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 295 145 101 49 49.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 280 140 98 42 50.0%
Réti Opening 266 121 100 45 45.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 244 103 101 40 42.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation 234 100 101 33 42.7%
Sicilian Defense 221 99 94 28 44.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 31 0
Losing 12 1