Prepare against Alberto Atoyan
FM · DEU · World #2,338 classical · FIDE ID 13314831
When preparing against Alberto Atoyan, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 622 games by Alberto Atoyan, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Atoyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Atoyan 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 | 2,367 | 2,378 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,310 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,379 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 622 | 315 | 108 | 199 | 50.6% |
| As White | 317 | 165 | 53 | 99 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 305 | 150 | 55 | 100 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Atoyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Atoyan's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 61.2% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 71 | 22.4% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 12.6% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Atoyan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 47 | 33.3% | 64.9% |
| c5 | 43 | 30.5% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 21 | 14.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.9% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 49.5% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 39 | 41.1% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Alberto Atoyan's chess games
All 622 games by Alberto Atoyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 315 wins, 108 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 42 | 28/3/11 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 27 | 17/1/9 | 63.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 103 | 64/12/27 | 62.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 472 | 286 | 2,368 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,400 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,164 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,174 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,446 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,392 |
| BSB IM A Norm | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Atoyan's chess games?
622 games by Alberto Atoyan, from Aug 2017 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 Alberto Atoyan has played.
What does Alberto Atoyan play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Alberto Atoyan opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Atoyan answers 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alberto Atoyan play as White?
As White, Alberto Atoyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (42 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Atoyan play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Atoyan most often plays: Modern Defense (103 games, 62.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Alberto Atoyan's FIDE rating?
Alberto Atoyan is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alberto Atoyan played?
Our database contains 622 games by Alberto Atoyan, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 108 draws, 199 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Atoyan?
622 games by Alberto Atoyan 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.