Prepare against Ara Martirosyan
Czechia · World #30,531 classical · FIDE ID 371912
When preparing against Ara Martirosyan, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Ara Martirosyan, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ara Martirosyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ara Martirosyan 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 | 1,982 | 2,047 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 66 | 48 | 71 | 35.7% |
| As White | 90 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 29 | 22 | 44 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ara Martirosyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ara Martirosyan's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 76.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.8% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Martirosyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 34.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Ara Martirosyan's chess games
All 185 games by Ara Martirosyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jan Havlik | 2,350 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B34 |
| Jun 2015 | Petr Benes | 2,041 | 11th Prague Golden Open | E76 |
| Aug 2016 | Jakub Stinka | 2,034 | 26th ch-EU U14 | B34 |
| Jul 2017 | Zdenek Plasek | 2,002 | 13th Prague Golden Open | B95 |
| Feb 2014 | Jozef Kanos | 1,945 | Senica Open 02 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,581 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,476 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| Brno CEZ Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| 13th Prague Golden Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,025 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ara Martirosyan's chess games?
185 games by Ara Martirosyan, from Dec 2012 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 Ara Martirosyan has played.
What does Ara Martirosyan play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Ara Martirosyan opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ara Martirosyan answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ara Martirosyan play as White?
As White, Ara Martirosyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ara Martirosyan play as Black?
As Black, Ara Martirosyan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Ara Martirosyan's FIDE rating?
Ara Martirosyan is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Ara Martirosyan played?
Our database contains 185 games by Ara Martirosyan, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ara Martirosyan?
185 games by Ara Martirosyan 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.