Prepare against Armen Shaginjan
IM · Russia · World #2,343 classical · FIDE ID 4148762
Our database contains 125 games by Armen Shaginjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armen Shaginjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armen Shaginjan 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 | 2,366 | 2,406 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,424 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,378 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 55 | 45 | 25 | 44.0% |
| As White | 59 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 25 | 28 | 13 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armen Shaginjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armen Shaginjan's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 89.8% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 67.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Shaginjan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 81.3% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Armen Shaginjan's chess games
All 125 games by Armen Shaginjan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 55 wins, 45 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,516 | Maikop Open | C02 |
| Apr 2004 | Alexey Kim | 2,439 | Maikop Open | D36 |
| Jan 1999 | Genrikh Chepukaitis | 2,415 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | D00 |
| Mar 2013 | Timofey Iljin | 2,401 | Astrakhan Gazprombank-A | D46 |
| Mar 2013 | Nikolai Biriukov | 2,397 | Astrakhan Gazprombank-A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 2001 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| Astrakhan Major Cup | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,376 |
| Astrakhan Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Maikop Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,503 |
| Astrakhan Gazprombank-A | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,493 |
| Komsomolsky | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,506 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial B | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| 7th Chigorin Memorial | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armen Shaginjan's chess games?
125 games by Armen Shaginjan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Shaginjan has played.
What does Armen Shaginjan play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Armen Shaginjan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armen Shaginjan answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Armen Shaginjan play as White?
As White, Armen Shaginjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armen Shaginjan play as Black?
As Black, Armen Shaginjan most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Armen Shaginjan's FIDE rating?
Armen Shaginjan is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Armen Shaginjan played?
Our database contains 125 games by Armen Shaginjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 45 draws, 25 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armen Shaginjan?
125 games by Armen Shaginjan 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.