Prepare against Aras Vardanyan
FM · Lithuania · World #1,795 classical · FIDE ID 12808792
When preparing against Aras Vardanyan, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 629 games by Aras Vardanyan, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aras Vardanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aras Vardanyan 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 | 2,394 | 2,430 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,437 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,404 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 266 | 131 | 232 | 42.3% |
| As White | 315 | 138 | 75 | 102 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 314 | 128 | 56 | 130 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aras Vardanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aras Vardanyan's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 37.5% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 24.8% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 64 | 20.3% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 48 | 15.2% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues g3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 71.8% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 20 | 15.3% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 87.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Aras Vardanyan's chess games
All 629 games by Aras Vardanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 266 wins, 131 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| May 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | E63 |
| Apr 2024 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Jan 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 123 | 68.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-LTU | 2022 | 45 | 14.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,187 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 2,199 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,164 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,386 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,407 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karolis Juksta (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aras Vardanyan's chess games?
629 games by Aras Vardanyan, from Jan 2012 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 Aras Vardanyan has played.
What does Aras Vardanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Aras Vardanyan opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aras Vardanyan answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Aras Vardanyan play as White?
As White, Aras Vardanyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aras Vardanyan play as Black?
As Black, Aras Vardanyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Aras Vardanyan's FIDE rating?
Aras Vardanyan is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aras Vardanyan played?
Our database contains 629 games by Aras Vardanyan, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 131 draws, 232 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aras Vardanyan?
629 games by Aras Vardanyan 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.