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.
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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 |