Georgian Grandmaster (1977), International Arbiter (1972), coach. He moved to Spain in the 1990’s. Many times champion of Georgia. Won Tbilisi 1974, 1977 and 1991,
Best results: winner at Tbilisi 1974, 1977 and 1991, Decin 1974, Zilina 1976, Dortmund 1979, Costa del Sol 1986, Pontevedra 1986 and Salamanca 1989, San Sebastian 1991, Baden-Baden 1991. He also finished second at Lugano Open 1985.
A participant in 3 USSR championships (1978-80) scoring 50%, he has finished fourth on the first occasion.
Peak rating: 2520 in 1980. Retired from international chess since the middle of the 1990’s.
Georgian Grandmaster (1977), International Arbiter (1972), coach. He moved to Spain in the 1990’s. Many times champion of Georgia. Won Tbilisi 1974, 1977 and 1991,