Prepare against Aram Chamlian
URY · World #65,509 classical · FIDE ID 3003639
When preparing against Aram Chamlian, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Aram Chamlian, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aram Chamlian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aram Chamlian 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 | 1,836 | 1,836 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,865 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,870 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 44 | 15 | 74 | 33.1% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 6 | 38 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 9 | 36 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aram Chamlian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aram Chamlian's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 85.9% | 34.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.1% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues d3 (20.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Chamlian usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 93.5% | 50.0% |
Aram Chamlian's chess games
All 133 games by Aram Chamlian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 44 wins, 15 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Facundo Dominguez | 2,113 | ch-URU sf | B33 |
| Mar 2014 | Guillermo Hiriart | 2,024 | ch-URU sf | B50 |
| May 2015 | Lorena Estefania Garcia La Rosa | 2,017 | 11th American Continental | B25 |
| Aug 2010 | Iber Pustilnik | 1,968 | chT-URU Serie-B | D02 |
| May 2015 | Henry Alberto Pereira Vera | 1,955 | 11th American Continental | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 37 | 13 | 1,765 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,638 |
| chT-URU Clubs | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 3rd Montevideo CBR 90 Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aram Chamlian's chess games?
133 games by Aram Chamlian, from Jan 2012 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 Aram Chamlian has played.
What does Aram Chamlian play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Aram Chamlian opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aram Chamlian answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games).
What openings does Aram Chamlian play as White?
As White, Aram Chamlian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aram Chamlian play as Black?
As Black, Aram Chamlian most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Aram Chamlian's FIDE rating?
Aram Chamlian is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aram Chamlian played?
Our database contains 133 games by Aram Chamlian, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 15 draws, 74 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aram Chamlian?
133 games by Aram Chamlian 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.