Prepare against Ara Aleksanyan
Spain · World #10,975 classical · FIDE ID 54730287
When preparing against Ara Aleksanyan, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ara Aleksanyan, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ara Aleksanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ara Aleksanyan 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 | 2,156 | 2,156 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 32.8% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ara Aleksanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ara Aleksanyan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Ara Aleksanyan's chess games
All 58 games by Ara Aleksanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jonas Prado Lobo | 2,373 | 91st ch-ESP 2026 | E71 |
| Aug 2026 | Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda | 2,224 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | E47 |
| Aug 2026 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,199 | 91st ch-ESP 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2025 | Jose Knorr Jarillo | 2,148 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | David Alonso Vargas | 2,017 | ch-ESP U14 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,201 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,207 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,253 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,131 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,306 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ara Aleksanyan's chess games?
58 games by Ara Aleksanyan, from Aug 2020 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 Ara Aleksanyan has played.
What does Ara Aleksanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ara Aleksanyan opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ara Aleksanyan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ara Aleksanyan play as White?
As White, Ara Aleksanyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ara Aleksanyan play as Black?
As Black, Ara Aleksanyan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ara Aleksanyan's FIDE rating?
Ara Aleksanyan is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ara Aleksanyan played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ara Aleksanyan, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ara Aleksanyan?
58 games by Ara Aleksanyan 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.