Prepare against Artem Babakekhyan
FIDE · World #9,802 classical · FIDE ID 34164569
When preparing against Artem Babakekhyan, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Artem Babakekhyan, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artem Babakekhyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Babakekhyan 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 | 2,173 | 2,264 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,163 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,255 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 41 | 43 | 69 | 26.8% |
| As White | 75 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 19 | 19 | 40 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Babakekhyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Babakekhyan's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 65 | 86.7% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues g3 (28.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Babakekhyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 59.0% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 38.5% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Artem Babakekhyan's chess games
All 153 games by Artem Babakekhyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Khruschiov | 2,392 | Cheliabinsk Variation A | A11 |
| Feb 2026 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,391 | Russian Chess Crown A | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | Denis Khayrullin | 2,386 | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | B18 |
| May 2021 | Marat Askerov | 2,384 | 28th chT-RUS | A16 |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Sitnikov | 2,344 | Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,299 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Babakekhyan's chess games?
153 games by Artem Babakekhyan, from Jan 2014 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 Artem Babakekhyan has played.
What does Artem Babakekhyan play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Artem Babakekhyan opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Babakekhyan answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Artem Babakekhyan play as White?
As White, Artem Babakekhyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Babakekhyan play as Black?
As Black, Artem Babakekhyan most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Artem Babakekhyan's FIDE rating?
Artem Babakekhyan is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Artem Babakekhyan played?
Our database contains 153 games by Artem Babakekhyan, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Babakekhyan?
153 games by Artem Babakekhyan 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.