Prepare against Armen Galajyan
Armenia · World #18,869 classical · FIDE ID 13313363
When preparing against Armen Galajyan, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Armen Galajyan, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Armen Galajyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armen Galajyan 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 | 2,068 | 2,068 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 403 rated games against 266 different opponents, across 45 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 347 | 188 | 47 | 112 | 54.2% | 1,735 | 1,814 | 15 |
| Rapid | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% | 2,120 | 2,080 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 50.0% | 2,056 | 2,081 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 174 | 59 | 29 | 86 | 33.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 195 | 135 | 24 | 36 | 69.2% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 12 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 45 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1,823 | 2,134 |
| 2025 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1,833 | 2,078 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,771 | 1,860 |
| 2023 | 65 | 36 | 11 | 18 | 1,873 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 53 | 27 | 12 | 14 | 1,904 | 2,002 |
| 2021 | 44 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 1,882 | 1,928 |
| 2020 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,945 | 1,923 |
| 2019 | 54 | 31 | 6 | 17 | 1,659 | 1,767 |
| 2018 | 45 | 24 | 4 | 17 | 1,734 | 1,796 |
| 2017 | 44 | 25 | 2 | 17 | 1,587 | 1,627 |
| 2016 | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 1,666 | 1,525 |
Where Armen Galajyan has played
Armenia (42) · Georgia (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armen Galajyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armen Galajyan's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Galajyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Galajyan usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Galajyan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Galajyan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Galajyan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Armen Galajyan's chess games
All 37 games by Armen Galajyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Saad Abobaker Elmi | 2,336 | Wch U18 Rapid | B49 |
| Aug 2023 | Vahe Baghdasaryan | 2,257 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jun 2023 | Jakub Chyzy | 2,237 | Wch U18 Rapid | A01 |
| Jun 2023 | Emils Janis Mierins | 2,174 | Wch U18 Rapid | B12 |
| May 2026 | Hayk Mesropyan | 2,134 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,749 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,657 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 17+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armen Galajyan's chess games?
37 games by Armen Galajyan, from Sep 2016 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 Armen Galajyan has played.
What does Armen Galajyan play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Armen Galajyan opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armen Galajyan answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games).
What openings does Armen Galajyan play as White?
As White, Armen Galajyan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% 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 Armen Galajyan play as Black?
As Black, Armen Galajyan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Armen Galajyan's FIDE rating?
Armen Galajyan is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Armen Galajyan played?
Our database contains 37 games by Armen Galajyan, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armen Galajyan?
37 games by Armen Galajyan 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.