Prepare against Artak Alikhanyan
Armenia · World #9,669 classical · FIDE ID 13315013
Our database contains 66 games by Artak Alikhanyan, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artak Alikhanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artak Alikhanyan 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 | 2,175 | 2,209 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,135 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 21.2% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Alikhanyan usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Alikhanyan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Alikhanyan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alikhanyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Artak Alikhanyan's chess games
All 66 games by Artak Alikhanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Shota Azaladze | 2,377 | 16th Poti Open | A00 |
| Feb 2026 | Arseniy Shturman | 2,364 | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | B90 |
| Dec 2023 | Dejan Pikula | 2,336 | Arandjelovac ASK-13 IM | C41 |
| Dec 2023 | Khishigbaatar Bayasgalan | 2,071 | Arandjelovac ASK-13 IM | D11 |
| Dec 2023 | Raffi Ghazaryan | 2,053 | Arandjelovac ASK-13 IM | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arandjelovac ASK-13 IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Arandjelovac ASK-12 IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,628 |
| 2nd Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,156 |
| 16th Poti Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,237 |
| 15th Poti Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artak Alikhanyan's chess games?
66 games by Artak Alikhanyan, from Aug 2017 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 Artak Alikhanyan has played.
What does Artak Alikhanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Artak Alikhanyan opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artak Alikhanyan answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Artak Alikhanyan play as White?
As White, Artak Alikhanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artak Alikhanyan play as Black?
As Black, Artak Alikhanyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Artak Alikhanyan's FIDE rating?
Artak Alikhanyan is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Artak Alikhanyan played?
Our database contains 66 games by Artak Alikhanyan, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artak Alikhanyan?
66 games by Artak Alikhanyan 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.