Prepare against Aren Mnatsakanyan
CM · Armenia · World #4,367 classical · FIDE ID 13320424
When preparing against Aren Mnatsakanyan, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 302 games by Aren Mnatsakanyan, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Aren Mnatsakanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aren Mnatsakanyan 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 | 2,293 | 2,293 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,131 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 126 | 31 | 145 | 41.7% |
| As White | 152 | 72 | 19 | 61 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 150 | 54 | 12 | 84 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aren Mnatsakanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aren Mnatsakanyan's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 90 | 59.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 26.3% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mnatsakanyan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 80.0% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.3% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 64.0% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 16.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.0% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Aren Mnatsakanyan's chess games
All 302 games by Aren Mnatsakanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 126 wins, 31 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 3/2/14 | 15.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,636 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C55 |
| Aug 2026 | Farid Abbasov | 2,493 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | E19 |
| Mar 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E67 |
| Apr 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,451 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 141 | 66 | 2,221 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 80 | 36 | 2,206 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,396 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,465 |
| Montenegro Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aren Mnatsakanyan's chess games?
302 games by Aren Mnatsakanyan, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Aren Mnatsakanyan has played.
What does Aren Mnatsakanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Aren Mnatsakanyan opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aren Mnatsakanyan answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Aren Mnatsakanyan play as White?
As White, Aren Mnatsakanyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aren Mnatsakanyan play as Black?
As Black, Aren Mnatsakanyan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Aren Mnatsakanyan's FIDE rating?
Aren Mnatsakanyan is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Aren Mnatsakanyan played?
Our database contains 302 games by Aren Mnatsakanyan, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 31 draws, 145 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aren Mnatsakanyan?
302 games by Aren Mnatsakanyan 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.