Prepare against Artur Chibukhchian
GM · Armenia · World #2,896 classical · FIDE ID 13300717
When preparing against Artur Chibukhchian, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Artur Chibukhchian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Chibukhchian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Chibukhchian 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 | 2,343 | 2,500 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,388 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,388 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 130 | 146 | 126 | 32.3% |
| As White | 199 | 72 | 74 | 53 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 203 | 58 | 72 | 73 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Chibukhchian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Chibukhchian's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 65.3% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 28 | 14.1% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 13.6% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chibukhchian usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 72.0% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.8% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.4% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 46.8% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 26 | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Artur Chibukhchian's chess games
All 402 games by Artur Chibukhchian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 146 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 12/13/16 | 29.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Evgeny Postny | 2,645 | 6th Jermuk Asrian Memorial | D12 |
| Jan 2009 | Arman Pashikian | 2,621 | ch-ARM | D20 |
| May 2009 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,609 | Gyumri | E69 |
| Jul 2001 | Zurab Sturua | 2,600 | Batumi Open | A41 |
| Jun 2002 | Robert Kempinski | 2,570 | 3rd ch-EU | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARM | 2009 | 35 | 12.5 | 2,418 |
| Gyumri | 2009 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,560 |
| Wch U18 | 1997 | 15 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| 75th ARM-ch 1st League | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 72nd | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,478 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,402 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 74th | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Chibukhchian's chess games?
402 games by Artur Chibukhchian, from Apr 2003 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 Artur Chibukhchian has played.
What does Artur Chibukhchian play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Artur Chibukhchian opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Chibukhchian answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Artur Chibukhchian play as White?
As White, Artur Chibukhchian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Chibukhchian play as Black?
As Black, Artur Chibukhchian most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Artur Chibukhchian's FIDE rating?
Artur Chibukhchian is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (May 2011).
How many games has Artur Chibukhchian played?
Our database contains 402 games by Artur Chibukhchian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 146 draws, 126 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Chibukhchian?
402 games by Artur Chibukhchian 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.