Prepare against Arshavir Musaelyan
CHE · World #33,495 classical · FIDE ID 1332082
Our database contains 54 games by Arshavir Musaelyan, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arshavir Musaelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arshavir Musaelyan 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 | 1,966 | 2,025 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,025 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,981 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 26 | 7 | 21 | 48.1% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Musaelyan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Musaelyan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Musaelyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Musaelyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Arshavir Musaelyan's chess games
All 54 games by Arshavir Musaelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 26 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Goran Milosevic | 2,361 | Belp Open | E47 |
| Jul 2021 | Walter M. Gonzalez Arencibia | 2,201 | 54th Biel ATO Open | E02 |
| May 2015 | Vlatko Duilovic | 2,199 | Belp Open | A84 |
| Jul 2026 | Robin Angst | 2,145 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Neboisa Illijin | 2,123 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Free Style 960 (FSC) | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Biel ATO Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,870 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Free Style 960 (FSC) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Basel Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| Belp Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| 4th Lenzerheide Amateur Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,737 |
| 38th Zuerich Open B | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arshavir Musaelyan's chess games?
54 games by Arshavir Musaelyan, from Nov 2013 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 Arshavir Musaelyan has played.
What does Arshavir Musaelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Arshavir Musaelyan opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arshavir Musaelyan answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Arshavir Musaelyan play as White?
As White, Arshavir Musaelyan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arshavir Musaelyan play as Black?
As Black, Arshavir Musaelyan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Arshavir Musaelyan's FIDE rating?
Arshavir Musaelyan is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Arshavir Musaelyan played?
Our database contains 54 games by Arshavir Musaelyan, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arshavir Musaelyan?
54 games by Arshavir Musaelyan 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.