Prepare against Aikaterina Sarkisian
Cyprus · World #143,048 classical · FIDE ID 5905265
When preparing against Aikaterina Sarkisian, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 49 games by Aikaterina Sarkisian, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aikaterina Sarkisian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aikaterina Sarkisian 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 | 1,612 | 1,629 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,604 | 1,604 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,499 | 1,500 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 34.7% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues f4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Aikaterina Sarkisian's chess games
All 49 games by Aikaterina Sarkisian in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Larisa Sokolova | 1,693 | Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B90 |
| Mar 2026 | Christina Bouzana | 1,664 | Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | A25 |
| Mar 2026 | Athina Stefanou | 1,429 | Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B30 |
| Sep 2026 | Danwe Maissiri Carole | 1,400 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C62 |
| Dec 2020 | Lotus Decraene | 1,241 | Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Europe qual | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,025 |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,864 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,042 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,682 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,136 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,530 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-A w | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aikaterina Sarkisian's chess games?
49 games by Aikaterina Sarkisian, from Feb 2019 to Sep 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 Aikaterina Sarkisian has played.
What does Aikaterina Sarkisian play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Aikaterina Sarkisian opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aikaterina Sarkisian answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Aikaterina Sarkisian play as White?
As White, Aikaterina Sarkisian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aikaterina Sarkisian play as Black?
As Black, Aikaterina Sarkisian most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Aikaterina Sarkisian's FIDE rating?
Aikaterina Sarkisian is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess, 1,604 in rapid and 1,499 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Aikaterina Sarkisian played?
Our database contains 49 games by Aikaterina Sarkisian, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aikaterina Sarkisian?
49 games by Aikaterina Sarkisian 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.