Prepare against Artem Polkovnikyan
FM · Russia · World #6,604 classical · FIDE ID 34479309
When preparing against Artem Polkovnikyan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Artem Polkovnikyan, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artem Polkovnikyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Polkovnikyan 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 | 2,233 | 2,359 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,273 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,301 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 15.9% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Polkovnikyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Polkovnikyan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 26.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Polkovnikyan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Polkovnikyan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Polkovnikyan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Artem Polkovnikyan's chess games
All 44 games by Artem Polkovnikyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Manvel Arakelyan | 2,302 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Valikhan Nurzhanov | 2,116 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Varvara Saulina | 2,089 | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Denis Tomilov | 2,055 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Leonid Yatchenko | 2,000 | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,983 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,994 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,888 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Blitz Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
| TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Polkovnikyan's chess games?
44 games by Artem Polkovnikyan, from Aug 2019 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 Polkovnikyan has played.
What does Artem Polkovnikyan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Artem Polkovnikyan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Polkovnikyan answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Artem Polkovnikyan play as White?
As White, Artem Polkovnikyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Polkovnikyan play as Black?
As Black, Artem Polkovnikyan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Artem Polkovnikyan's FIDE rating?
Artem Polkovnikyan is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Artem Polkovnikyan played?
Our database contains 44 games by Artem Polkovnikyan, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Polkovnikyan?
44 games by Artem Polkovnikyan 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.