Giorgi Margvelashvili vs Davit Benidze
Giorgi Margvelashvili (36, GM, GEO) and Davit Benidze (35, GM, GEO) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Benidze leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2522 and 2388, the Elo model gives Margvelashvili a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2522 vs 2388 (Δ +134)
With Giorgi Margvelashvili as white
63% Giorgi19% draw18% Davit
With Davit Benidze as white
52% Giorgi23% draw25% Davit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Giorgi Margvelashvili | Davit Benidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2522 | 2388 |
| Peak rating | 2582 · Oct 2012 | 2530 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #450 | #1,889 |
| World rank peak | #279 | #547 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 650 | 1,436 |
| Months active | 208 | 208 |
| % white wins | 46% | 58% |
| % black wins | 38% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1387 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 81 |
Best Win
Giorgi Margvelashvili
Davit Benidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Giorgi Margvelashvili
Davit Benidze