Prepare against Aleks Sahakyan
IM · Armenia · World #2,742 classical · FIDE ID 13316338
Our database contains 1,196 games by Aleks Sahakyan, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleks Sahakyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleks Sahakyan 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 | 2,349 | 2,416 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,311 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,405 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,196 | 621 | 150 | 425 | 51.9% |
| As White | 612 | 353 | 77 | 182 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 584 | 268 | 73 | 243 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleks Sahakyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleks Sahakyan's side.
First moves as White (612 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 59.3% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 137 | 22.4% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 51 | 8.3% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 6.5% | 66.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Sahakyan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 33.6% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 83 | 30.6% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 21 | 7.7% | 59.5% |
| Nc6 | 21 | 7.7% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 6.3% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 16 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 85.6% | 50.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Aleks Sahakyan's chess games
All 1,196 games by Aleks Sahakyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 621 wins, 150 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 28/6/21 | 50.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 53 | 36/1/16 | 67.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 27/3/15 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 18/2/7 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 18/5/13 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 17/2/17 | 47.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/3/17 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/2/11 | 51.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 24 | 15/0/9 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,719 | Titled Tue Late | C83 |
| Jan 2023 | Sam Shankland | 2,710 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 857 | 515 | 2,423 |
| Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | 2026 | 18 | 6 | 2,300 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,451 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,250 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,240 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,563 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,449 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleks Sahakyan's chess games?
1,196 games by Aleks Sahakyan, from Aug 2018 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 Aleks Sahakyan has played.
What does Aleks Sahakyan play on the first move as White?
Across 612 games with White in our database, Aleks Sahakyan opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleks Sahakyan answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aleks Sahakyan play as White?
As White, Aleks Sahakyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (53 games, 67.9% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 612 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleks Sahakyan play as Black?
As Black, Aleks Sahakyan most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 584 games.
What is Aleks Sahakyan's FIDE rating?
Aleks Sahakyan is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Aleks Sahakyan played?
Our database contains 1,196 games by Aleks Sahakyan, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 621 wins, 150 draws, 425 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleks Sahakyan?
1,196 games by Aleks Sahakyan 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.