Prepare against Zaven Andriasian
GM · Armenia · World #419 classical · FIDE ID 13302000
Our database contains 2,241 games by Zaven Andriasian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaven Andriasian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaven Andriasian 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 | 2,528 | 2,645 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,601 | 2,633 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,557 | 2,766 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,241 | 984 | 870 | 386 | 43.9% |
| As White | 1,110 | 541 | 408 | 161 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 1,131 | 443 | 462 | 225 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaven Andriasian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaven Andriasian's side.
First moves as White (1,110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 983 | 88.6% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 6.1% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 33 | 3.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 2.3% | 68.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues c4 (78.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Andriasian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (502 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 381 | 75.9% | 60.1% |
| d6 | 48 | 9.6% | 67.7% |
| e5 | 30 | 6.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 4.6% | 65.2% |
| g6 | 15 | 3.0% | 76.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 191 | 46.4% | 49.0% |
| Nf6 | 189 | 45.9% | 62.4% |
| d6 | 18 | 4.4% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.7% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Zaven Andriasian's chess games
All 2,241 games by Zaven Andriasian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 984 wins, 870 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 114 | 59/36/19 | 51.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 106 | 54/34/18 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 42/40/13 | 44.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 40/9/14 | 63.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 62 | 42/13/7 | 67.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 19/21/4 | 43.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 44 | 25/16/3 | 56.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 39 | 26/7/6 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 33 | 22/9/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 221 | 46/126/49 | 20.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 192 | 77/75/40 | 40.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 70 | 33/28/9 | 47.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 67 | 23/31/12 | 34.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 29/21/15 | 44.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 51 | 25/17/9 | 49.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 25/13/11 | 51.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 26/14/9 | 53.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 17/9/4 | 56.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,792 | 8th Wch Blitz | A26 |
| Apr 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,778 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,764 | 29th ch-EU blitz | D18 |
| Feb 2018 | Yangyi Yu | 2,760 | PRO League Stage | D17 |
| Jul 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 144 | 106 | 2,666 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 105 | 74 | 2,674 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 101 | 60.5 | 2,642 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 87 | 64 | 2,573 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 34.5 | 2,638 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 54 | 28 | 2,578 |
| Lake Sevan | 2014 | 45 | 21 | 2,552 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 38 | 22 | 2,593 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (28 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (27 games) · Robert Hovhannisyan (27 games) · Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (24 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (21 games) · Tigran K. Harutyunyan (15 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (14 games) · Aram Hakobyan (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaven Andriasian's chess games?
2,241 games by Zaven Andriasian, from Apr 2003 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 Zaven Andriasian has played.
What does Zaven Andriasian play on the first move as White?
Across 1,110 games with White in our database, Zaven Andriasian opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaven Andriasian answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zaven Andriasian play as White?
As White, Zaven Andriasian's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (114 games, 51.8% win rate); Sicilian (106 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (95 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaven Andriasian play as Black?
As Black, Zaven Andriasian most often plays: Slav Defense (221 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (192 games, 40.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (70 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,131 games.
What is Zaven Andriasian's FIDE rating?
Zaven Andriasian is currently rated 2,528 in classical chess, 2,601 in rapid and 2,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,645 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Zaven Andriasian played?
Our database contains 2,241 games by Zaven Andriasian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 984 wins, 870 draws, 386 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaven Andriasian?
2,241 games by Zaven Andriasian 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.