Davit Benidze vs Zurab Javakhadze
Davit Benidze (35, GM, GEO) and Zurab Javakhadze (33, IM, GEO) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Benidze leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at II.International Golden Apricot Chess Tournament-A drew. With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2423, the Elo model gives Javakhadze a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2423 (Δ -35)
With Davit Benidze as white
35% Davit29% draw35% Zurab
With Zurab Javakhadze as white
28% Davit24% draw48% Zurab
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Davit Benidze | Zurab Javakhadze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2388 | 2423 |
| Peak rating | 2530 · Mar 2012 | 2483 · Mar 2022 |
| Peak age | 21 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,889 | #1,320 |
| World rank peak | #547 | #819 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,436 | 1,446 |
| Months active | 208 | 202 |
| % white wins | 58% | 61% |
| % black wins | 49% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2364 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 13 |
Best Win
Davit Benidze
Zurab Javakhadze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Davit Benidze
Zurab Javakhadze