Luka Paichadze vs Gaioz Nigalidze
Luka Paichadze (35, GM, GEO) and Gaioz Nigalidze (37, IM, GEO) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Paichadze leads with 8 wins to 4, with 6 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 18th Poti Int.Festival (Open-A) drew. With current classical ratings of 2492 and 2351, the Elo model gives Paichadze a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2492 vs 2351 (Δ +141)
With Luka Paichadze as white
64% Luka19% draw17% Gaioz
With Gaioz Nigalidze as white
54% Luka22% draw24% Gaioz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Luka Paichadze | Gaioz Nigalidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2492+2 | 2351 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Jan 2018 | 2566 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 27 | 26 |
| World rank now | #647 | #2,690 |
| World rank peak | #271 | #348 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,145 | 795 |
| Months active | 208 | 209 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2324 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 142 |
Best Win
Luka Paichadze
Gaioz Nigalidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Luka Paichadze
Gaioz Nigalidze