Prepare against Artur Gabrielian
GM · Russia · World #1,607 classical · FIDE ID 4131002
Our database contains 4,206 games by Artur Gabrielian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Gabrielian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Gabrielian 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 | 2,404 | 2,594 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,592 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,573 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,206 | 2,211 | 754 | 1,241 | 52.6% |
| As White | 2,127 | 1,187 | 365 | 575 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 2,079 | 1,024 | 389 | 666 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Gabrielian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Gabrielian's side.
First moves as White (2,127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,549 | 72.8% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 387 | 18.2% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 116 | 5.5% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 59 | 2.8% | 64.4% |
| g3 | 15 | 0.7% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues d4 (66.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues g3 (68.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gabrielian usually continues e4 (70.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (953 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 769 | 80.7% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 141 | 14.8% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 1.2% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 1.2% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (718 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 690 | 96.1% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 23 | 3.2% | 58.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Artur Gabrielian's chess games
All 4,206 games by Artur Gabrielian 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: 2,211 wins, 754 draws, 1,241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 222 | 143/22/57 | 64.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 207 | 133/16/58 | 64.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 127 | 51/30/46 | 40.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 126 | 58/31/37 | 46.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 114 | 58/18/38 | 50.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 108 | 58/19/31 | 53.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 107 | 58/17/32 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 41/4/13 | 70.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 55 | 31/7/17 | 56.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 51 | 25/14/12 | 49.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 381 | 210/46/125 | 55.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 242 | 130/40/72 | 53.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 140 | 66/27/47 | 47.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 123 | 49/32/42 | 39.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 104 | 45/28/31 | 43.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 41/23/22 | 47.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 64 | 29/16/19 | 45.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 34/6/23 | 54.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 59 | 25/12/22 | 42.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 52 | 30/8/14 | 57.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jun 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B67 |
| Jan 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,752 | Titled Tue Early | B61 |
| Sep 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,751 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,167 | 1,379 | 2,484 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 91 | 53.5 | 2,428 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 38 | 21 | 2,521 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,509 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,478 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 32 | 20 | 2,583 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 30 | 16 | 2,424 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 30 | 18 | 2,416 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (27 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (21 games) · Anton Demchenko (19 games) · David Paravyan (18 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (17 games) · Jeffery Xiong (16 games) · Renato Terry (16 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Gabrielian's chess games?
4,206 games by Artur Gabrielian, 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 Gabrielian has played.
What does Artur Gabrielian play on the first move as White?
Across 2,127 games with White in our database, Artur Gabrielian opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Gabrielian answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Artur Gabrielian play as White?
As White, Artur Gabrielian's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (222 games, 64.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (207 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (127 games, 40.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Gabrielian play as Black?
As Black, Artur Gabrielian most often plays: Sicilian (381 games, 55.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (242 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (140 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,079 games.
What is Artur Gabrielian's FIDE rating?
Artur Gabrielian is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,594 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Artur Gabrielian played?
Our database contains 4,206 games by Artur Gabrielian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2,211 wins, 754 draws, 1,241 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Gabrielian?
4,206 games by Artur Gabrielian 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.