Prepare against Arsen Gazarian
Russia · World #12,692 classical · FIDE ID 24143987
When preparing against Arsen Gazarian, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 50 games by Arsen Gazarian, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arsen Gazarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsen Gazarian 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 | 2,144 | 2,164 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,152 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,179 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 48.0% |
| As White | 26 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsen Gazarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsen Gazarian's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 42.3% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gazarian usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gazarian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gazarian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gazarian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gazarian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Arsen Gazarian's chess games
All 50 games by Arsen Gazarian in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Vladimir Manukovsky | 2,227 | 13th Voronezh Open B | B30 |
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Kopasov | 2,190 | ch-RUS U16 | B29 |
| Jun 2009 | Sergey Serdjukov | 2,159 | 13th Voronezh Open B | B30 |
| Jun 2009 | Vladislav Demikhov | 2,141 | 13th Voronezh Open B | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Timur Tangatarov | 2,127 | ch-RUS U16 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyatigorsk Stavropol Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Kislovodsk Narzan Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,129 |
| 13th Voronezh Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-Stavropol Region | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,666 |
| Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,135 |
| Sochi Pearl Rapid Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsen Gazarian's chess games?
50 games by Arsen Gazarian, from Oct 2008 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 Arsen Gazarian has played.
What does Arsen Gazarian play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Arsen Gazarian opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsen Gazarian answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Arsen Gazarian play as White?
As White, Arsen Gazarian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsen Gazarian play as Black?
As Black, Arsen Gazarian most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Arsen Gazarian's FIDE rating?
Arsen Gazarian is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Arsen Gazarian played?
Our database contains 50 games by Arsen Gazarian, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsen Gazarian?
50 games by Arsen Gazarian 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.