Prepare against Alik Tikranian
FM · NLD · World #5,036 classical · FIDE ID 1040952
Our database contains 166 games by Alik Tikranian, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alik Tikranian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alik Tikranian 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 | 2,272 | 2,316 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,266 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,284 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 69 | 46 | 51 | 41.6% |
| As White | 83 | 39 | 20 | 24 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 43.4% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 30 | 36.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 15.7% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tikranian usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 87.8% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.2% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Alik Tikranian's chess games
All 166 games by Alik Tikranian in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 69 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,430 | 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A09 |
| Feb 2018 | Thomas Fiebig | 2,429 | chT-BEL 1718 | C42 |
| Nov 2014 | Rudy Van Wessel | 2,397 | chT-NED 1415 | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Niels Ondersteijn | 2,391 | 43rd Utrecht OKU Open | D11 |
| Mar 2014 | Jens Kipper | 2,389 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2014 | 16 | 10 | 2,110 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,001 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alik Tikranian's chess games?
166 games by Alik Tikranian, from Mar 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 Alik Tikranian has played.
What does Alik Tikranian play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Alik Tikranian opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alik Tikranian answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alik Tikranian play as White?
As White, Alik Tikranian's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alik Tikranian play as Black?
As Black, Alik Tikranian most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Alik Tikranian's FIDE rating?
Alik Tikranian is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Alik Tikranian played?
Our database contains 166 games by Alik Tikranian, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alik Tikranian?
166 games by Alik Tikranian 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.