Prepare against Aleks Manukyan
Armenia · World #4,802 classical · FIDE ID 13309293
Our database contains 75 games by Aleks Manukyan, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleks Manukyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleks Manukyan 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 | 2,279 | 2,279 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 29 | 17 | 29 | 38.7% |
| As White | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleks Manukyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleks Manukyan's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 88.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 78.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Aleks Manukyan's chess games
All 75 games by Aleks Manukyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Jul 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Benik Agasarov | 2,416 | Tsaghkadzor Open 2025 | B90 |
| Aug 2024 | Arsen Davtyan | 2,402 | Vanadzor Open | C02 |
| Jun 2017 | Ruben Harutyunyan | 2,334 | 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | A41 |
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Demianjuk | 2,330 | 2nd Yerevan Open | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Derbenev | 2,278 | Vanadzor Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,775 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| Vanadzor Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,297 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleks Manukyan's chess games?
75 games by Aleks Manukyan, from Nov 2013 to Jul 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 Aleks Manukyan has played.
What does Aleks Manukyan play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Aleks Manukyan opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleks Manukyan answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleks Manukyan play as White?
As White, Aleks Manukyan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleks Manukyan play as Black?
As Black, Aleks Manukyan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Aleks Manukyan's FIDE rating?
Aleks Manukyan is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aleks Manukyan played?
Our database contains 75 games by Aleks Manukyan, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleks Manukyan?
75 games by Aleks Manukyan 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.