Shota Azaladze vs Gaioz Nigalidze
Shota Azaladze (37, IM, GEO) and Gaioz Nigalidze (37, IM, GEO) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Nigalidze leads with 6 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 16th Poti Int.Nana Alexandria Cup (Blitz-1) saw Azaladze prevail. With current classical ratings of 2314 and 2351, the Elo model gives Nigalidze a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2314 vs 2351 (Δ -37)
With Shota Azaladze as white
36% Shota28% draw36% Gaioz
With Gaioz Nigalidze as white
28% Shota24% draw48% Gaioz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shota Azaladze | Gaioz Nigalidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2314 | 2351 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Jan 2015 | 2566 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,668 | #2,690 |
| World rank peak | #728 | #348 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 890 | 795 |
| Months active | 211 | 209 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2324 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 142 |
Best Win
Shota Azaladze
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).
Shota Azaladze
Gaioz Nigalidze