Prepare against Tatev Abrahamyan
IM · United States · World #2,373 classical · FIDE ID 13301918
When preparing against Tatev Abrahamyan, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 17.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,482 games by Tatev Abrahamyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tatev Abrahamyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatev Abrahamyan before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,365 | 2,407 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,377 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,378 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,482 | 600 | 330 | 552 | 40.5% |
| As White | 735 | 347 | 153 | 235 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 747 | 253 | 177 | 317 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatev Abrahamyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatev Abrahamyan's side.
First moves as White (735 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 725 | 98.6% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.1% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Abrahamyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 286 | 93.8% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 5.9% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 270 | 92.2% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 5.1% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Tatev Abrahamyan's chess games
All 1,482 games by Tatev Abrahamyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 600 wins, 330 draws, 552 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 116 | 59/18/39 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 46/12/26 | 54.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 59 | 32/11/16 | 54.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 12/4/17 | 36.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 110 | 39/24/47 | 35.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 70 | 28/18/24 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 69 | 23/18/28 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 34 | 15/8/11 | 44.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 6/10/18 | 17.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 8/8/15 | 25.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 8/5/16 | 27.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Kirill Klyukin | 2,700 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Jan 2018 | Yue Wang | 2,690 | PRO League Stage | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A17 |
| Jun 2006 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,605 | 34th World Open | C02 |
| Jan 2023 | Vahap Sanal | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 243 | 125.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-USA w | 2023 | 155 | 89.5 | 2,357 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 38 | 26 | 2,398 |
| American Cup Elim w | 2026 | 27 | 16 | 2,425 |
| American Cup Champ w | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,315 |
| USA tt | 2013 | 19 | 13 | 2,486 |
| Saint Louis Winter GM | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 2,485 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,420 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anna Zatonskih (33 games) · Harika Dronavalli (30 games) · Irina Krush (28 games) · Alice Lee (21 games) · Carissa Yip (16 games) · Sabina-Francesca Foisor (15 games) · Jennifer Yu (15 games) · Valentina Gunina (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatev Abrahamyan's chess games?
1,482 games by Tatev Abrahamyan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Tatev Abrahamyan has played.
What does Tatev Abrahamyan play on the first move as White?
Across 735 games with White in our database, Tatev Abrahamyan opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatev Abrahamyan answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tatev Abrahamyan play as White?
As White, Tatev Abrahamyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (116 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (84 games, 54.8% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (59 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 735 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatev Abrahamyan play as Black?
As Black, Tatev Abrahamyan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (110 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 747 games.
What is Tatev Abrahamyan's FIDE rating?
Tatev Abrahamyan is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Tatev Abrahamyan played?
Our database contains 1,482 games by Tatev Abrahamyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 600 wins, 330 draws, 552 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatev Abrahamyan?
1,482 games by Tatev Abrahamyan reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.