Prepare against Artur Gharagyozyan
Armenia · World #29,467 classical · FIDE ID 13303279
When preparing against Artur Gharagyozyan, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Artur Gharagyozyan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Gharagyozyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Gharagyozyan 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 | 1,989 | 2,321 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,242 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,291 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 115 | 47 | 100 | 43.9% |
| As White | 131 | 56 | 29 | 46 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 131 | 59 | 18 | 54 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Gharagyozyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Gharagyozyan's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 87.8% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gharagyozyan usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gharagyozyan usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gharagyozyan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Gharagyozyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gharagyozyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 65.4% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.4% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 60.7% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 25.0% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Artur Gharagyozyan's chess games
All 262 games by Artur Gharagyozyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 115 wins, 47 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,589 | 5th Jermuk Asrian Memorial | C10 |
| Jun 2014 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,546 | 7th Jermuk Asrian Memorial | B80 |
| May 2019 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,485 | chT2-RUS | B90 |
| Jul 2011 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,459 | Poti Aleksandria Cup | B67 |
| Mar 2017 | Alexei Barsov | 2,441 | 5th Baghdad Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 11th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,384 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
| 13th Poti Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 1st Sochi Archibald Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Gharagyozyan's chess games?
262 games by Artur Gharagyozyan, from Apr 2005 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 Gharagyozyan has played.
What does Artur Gharagyozyan play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Artur Gharagyozyan opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Gharagyozyan answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Artur Gharagyozyan play as White?
As White, Artur Gharagyozyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Gharagyozyan play as Black?
As Black, Artur Gharagyozyan most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Artur Gharagyozyan's FIDE rating?
Artur Gharagyozyan is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (May 2019).
How many games has Artur Gharagyozyan played?
Our database contains 262 games by Artur Gharagyozyan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 47 draws, 100 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Gharagyozyan?
262 games by Artur Gharagyozyan 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.