Prepare against Artak Manukian
Armenia · World #20,432 classical · FIDE ID 13301373
When preparing against Artak Manukian, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation as Black, 23.6% over 106 games.
Our database contains 3,851 games by Artak Manukian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artak Manukian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artak Manukian 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 | 2,054 | 2,196 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,104 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,196 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,851 | 1,504 | 517 | 1,830 | 39.1% |
| As White | 1,915 | 813 | 251 | 851 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 1,936 | 691 | 266 | 979 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artak Manukian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artak Manukian's side.
First moves as White (1,913 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,904 | 99.5% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Manukian usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Manukian usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Manukian usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Manukian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Manukian usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Manukian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (886 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 717 | 80.9% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 124 | 14.0% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 2.3% | 27.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 1.8% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (683 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 345 | 50.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 217 | 31.8% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 71 | 10.4% | 39.4% |
| c6 | 24 | 3.5% | 39.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.5% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Artak Manukian's chess games
All 3,851 games by Artak Manukian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,504 wins, 517 draws, 1,830 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 440 | 196/58/186 | 44.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 339 | 141/40/158 | 41.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 302 | 128/42/132 | 42.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 207 | 90/34/83 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 203 | 94/24/85 | 46.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 49 | 16/5/28 | 32.7% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 45 | 26/3/16 | 57.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 41 | 16/6/19 | 39.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 16/1/20 | 43.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 14/3/16 | 42.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 188 | 71/26/91 | 37.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 136 | 62/14/60 | 45.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 131 | 40/16/75 | 30.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 125 | 43/21/61 | 34.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 120 | 44/22/54 | 36.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 106 | 25/22/59 | 23.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 96 | 39/11/46 | 40.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 96 | 41/12/43 | 42.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 75 | 35/9/31 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 67 | 16/8/43 | 23.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | Titled Arena May 8th | B00 |
| Jan 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,652 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Jan 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,642 | PRO League Stage | B07 |
| May 2021 | Aryan Tari | 2,639 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| May 2018 | Sandro Mareco | 2,637 | Titled Tue | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,255 | 1,509 | 2,225 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 167 | 71 | 2,138 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 63 | 34.5 | 2,418 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,080 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 21 | 10 | 2,167 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,300 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2018 | 17 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (13 games) · Viktor Skliarov (13 games) · Marcel Winkels (11 games) · Vasiliy Korchmar (11 games) · Daniel Shapiro (10 games) · Mike Sailer (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 3,851 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artak Manukian's chess games?
3,851 games by Artak Manukian, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Manukian has played.
What does Artak Manukian play on the first move as White?
Across 1,913 games with White in our database, Artak Manukian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artak Manukian answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Artak Manukian play as White?
As White, Artak Manukian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (440 games, 44.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (339 games, 41.6% win rate); Scotch Game (302 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,915 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artak Manukian play as Black?
As Black, Artak Manukian most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (188 games, 37.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (136 games, 45.6% win rate); Modern Defense (131 games, 30.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,936 games.
What is Artak Manukian's FIDE rating?
Artak Manukian is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Artak Manukian played?
Our database contains 3,851 games by Artak Manukian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,504 wins, 517 draws, 1,830 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artak Manukian?
3,851 games by Artak Manukian 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.