Prepare against Artur Davtyan
GM · Armenia · World #530 classical · FIDE ID 13308327
Our database contains 956 games by Artur Davtyan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Davtyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Davtyan 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 | 2,508 | 2,520 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,433 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,397 | 2,417 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 956 | 408 | 277 | 271 | 42.7% |
| As White | 477 | 221 | 135 | 121 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 479 | 187 | 142 | 150 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Davtyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Davtyan's side.
First moves as White (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 331 | 69.4% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 98 | 20.5% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 5.9% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.7% | 73.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (77.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 134 | 59.6% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 63 | 28.0% | 50.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 50.9% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 75 | 46.0% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Artur Davtyan's chess games
All 956 games by Artur Davtyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 408 wins, 277 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 72 | 28/27/17 | 38.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 53 | 26/15/12 | 49.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/15/11 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Ilia Smirin | 2,676 | 18th ch-EU | E68 |
| May 2021 | Nils Grandelius | 2,670 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Dec 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,667 | World Rapid 2025 | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,663 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D31 |
| May 2023 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,649 | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 122 | 73.5 | 2,464 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 22 | 14 | 2,079 |
| BLR-ARM U16 Online | 2020 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,480 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,490 |
| Jermuk Avagyan Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial GM | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,481 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 2,546 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 81st | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mamikon Gharibyan (11 games) · Hovik Hayrapetyan (11 games) · Shant Sargsyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Davtyan's chess games?
956 games by Artur Davtyan, from Nov 2012 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 Davtyan has played.
What does Artur Davtyan play on the first move as White?
Across 477 games with White in our database, Artur Davtyan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Davtyan answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Artur Davtyan play as White?
As White, Artur Davtyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (72 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Davtyan play as Black?
As Black, Artur Davtyan most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 479 games.
What is Artur Davtyan's FIDE rating?
Artur Davtyan is currently rated 2,508 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,397 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Artur Davtyan played?
Our database contains 956 games by Artur Davtyan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 408 wins, 277 draws, 271 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Davtyan?
956 games by Artur Davtyan 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.