Gaioz Nigalidze vs Davit Benidze
Gaioz Nigalidze (37, IM, GEO) and Davit Benidze (35, GM, GEO) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Nigalidze leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 18th Poti Int.Festival (Bitz-2) saw Benidze prevail. With current classical ratings of 2351 and 2388, the Elo model gives Benidze a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2351 vs 2388 (Δ -37)
With Gaioz Nigalidze as white
35% Gaioz29% draw36% Davit
With Davit Benidze as white
28% Gaioz24% draw48% Davit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gaioz Nigalidze | Davit Benidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2351 | 2388 |
| Peak rating | 2566 · Jan 2015 | 2530 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,690 | #1,889 |
| World rank peak | #348 | #547 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 795 | 1,436 |
| Months active | 209 | 208 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2324 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 142 | 81 |
Best Win
Gaioz Nigalidze
Davit Benidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gaioz Nigalidze
Davit Benidze