Akaki Qalichava vs Ilia Kavkasidze
Akaki Qalichava (21, FM, GEO) and Ilia Kavkasidze (21, GEO) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Qalichava leads with 11 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Olympic Champion (Blitz-02) 2025 saw Qalichava prevail. With current classical ratings of 2360 and 1963, the Elo model gives Qalichava a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 1963 (Δ +397)
With Akaki Qalichava as white
88% Akaki9% draw3% Ilia
With Ilia Kavkasidze as white
84% Akaki11% draw6% Ilia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akaki Qalichava | Ilia Kavkasidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360 | 1963 |
| Peak rating | 2360 · May 2026 | 1963 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #34,037 |
| World rank peak | #2,466 | #33,068 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 455 |
| Months active | 140 | 140 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 1966 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 45 |
Best Win
Akaki Qalichava
Ilia Kavkasidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akaki Qalichava
Ilia Kavkasidze