Prepare against Armand Sahetchian
CM · France · World #32,105 classical · FIDE ID 607150
Our database contains 203 games by Armand Sahetchian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armand Sahetchian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armand Sahetchian 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 | 1,973 | 2,212 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,132 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,153 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 64 | 21 | 117 | 31.5% |
| As White | 99 | 38 | 12 | 49 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 26 | 9 | 68 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armand Sahetchian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armand Sahetchian's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 49.5% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 42 | 42.4% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sahetchian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 37.5% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 31.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Armand Sahetchian's chess games
All 203 games by Armand Sahetchian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 21 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,561 | Boudiba Memorial | A50 |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | D24 |
| Jun 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| May 2020 | Vincent Riff | 2,405 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 99 | 31 | 2,012 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,101 |
| Boudiba Memorial | 2020 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,430 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 6 | 1 | 1,949 |
| 89th Paris Open A | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armand Sahetchian's chess games?
203 games by Armand Sahetchian, from Apr 2003 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 Armand Sahetchian has played.
What does Armand Sahetchian play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Armand Sahetchian opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armand Sahetchian answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Armand Sahetchian play as White?
As White, Armand Sahetchian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armand Sahetchian play as Black?
As Black, Armand Sahetchian most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Armand Sahetchian's FIDE rating?
Armand Sahetchian is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Armand Sahetchian played?
Our database contains 203 games by Armand Sahetchian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 21 draws, 117 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armand Sahetchian?
203 games by Armand Sahetchian 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.