Prepare against Artem Avanesian
CM · Russia · World #7,692 classical · FIDE ID 34370889
When preparing against Artem Avanesian, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 38.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 337 games by Artem Avanesian, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artem Avanesian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Avanesian 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 | 2,212 | 2,258 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,312 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,377 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 181 | 36 | 120 | 53.7% |
| As White | 166 | 90 | 17 | 59 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 171 | 91 | 19 | 61 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Avanesian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Avanesian's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Avanesian usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Avanesian usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Avanesian usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Avanesian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (25% of these games) — Avanesian usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 84.3% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 82.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 16.1% | 45.0% |
Artem Avanesian's chess games
All 337 games by Artem Avanesian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 181 wins, 36 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 25 | 16/1/8 | 64.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 11/0/6 | 64.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,693 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B20 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,689 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | D20 |
| Jul 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,651 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | C07 |
| Jun 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,626 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 80 | 50 | 2,464 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 63 | 39.5 | 2,457 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,042 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,530 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,467 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,522 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Avanesian's chess games?
337 games by Artem Avanesian, from Jul 2018 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 Artem Avanesian has played.
What does Artem Avanesian play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Artem Avanesian opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Avanesian answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Artem Avanesian play as White?
As White, Artem Avanesian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (25 games, 64.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Avanesian play as Black?
As Black, Artem Avanesian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Artem Avanesian's FIDE rating?
Artem Avanesian is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (May 2026).
How many games has Artem Avanesian played?
Our database contains 337 games by Artem Avanesian, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 36 draws, 120 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Avanesian?
337 games by Artem Avanesian 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.