Prepare against Arman Sarkisian
CM · Belgium · World #8,272 classical · FIDE ID 261858
When preparing against Arman Sarkisian, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Arman Sarkisian, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arman Sarkisian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arman Sarkisian 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 | 2,200 | 2,244 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,115 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,223 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 44.7% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arman Sarkisian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arman Sarkisian's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sarkisian usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Arman Sarkisian's chess games
All 38 games by Arman Sarkisian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rob Schoorl | 2,288 | 18th BPB Limburg Open | D17 |
| Apr 2022 | Carl Fredrik Johansson | 2,221 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | B76 |
| Aug 2026 | Cristian Alejandro Bueno Gauna | 2,094 | Montserrat Open 2026 | E62 |
| Jul 2026 | Michiel Blok | 2,086 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | A16 |
| Aug 2026 | Jordi Munoz Dodin | 2,046 | Montserrat Open 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-BEL Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,224 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| Montserrat Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,163 |
| Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,950 |
| 18th BPB Limburg Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,308 |
| 11th Sunway Sitges | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,200 |
| 46th Ghent Open | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arman Sarkisian's chess games?
38 games by Arman Sarkisian, from Jan 2019 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 Arman Sarkisian has played.
What does Arman Sarkisian play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Arman Sarkisian opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arman Sarkisian answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Arman Sarkisian play as White?
As White, Arman Sarkisian's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arman Sarkisian play as Black?
As Black, Arman Sarkisian most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Arman Sarkisian's FIDE rating?
Arman Sarkisian is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arman Sarkisian played?
Our database contains 38 games by Arman Sarkisian, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 7 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arman Sarkisian?
38 games by Arman Sarkisian 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.