Prepare against Artur Hovhannisyan
DEU · World #7,686 classical · FIDE ID 12986062
When preparing against Artur Hovhannisyan, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 108 games by Artur Hovhannisyan, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Hovhannisyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Hovhannisyan 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 | 2,211 | 2,227 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,206 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 46 | 28 | 34 | 42.6% |
| As White | 56 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Hovhannisyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Hovhannisyan's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 78.6% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Artur Hovhannisyan's chess games
All 108 games by Artur Hovhannisyan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 46 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,397 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B84 |
| Oct 2022 | Can Ertan | 2,372 | BL2-Nord 2223 | B33 |
| Apr 2024 | Christian Scholz | 2,322 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B55 |
| Nov 2025 | Marcel Petersen | 2,265 | Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | C70 |
| Nov 2023 | Kai Reinecker | 2,217 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1,809 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,112 |
| Oberliga Nord N 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| BL2-Nord 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,281 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,592 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Hovhannisyan's chess games?
108 games by Artur Hovhannisyan, from May 2014 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 Hovhannisyan has played.
What does Artur Hovhannisyan play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Artur Hovhannisyan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Hovhannisyan answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Artur Hovhannisyan play as White?
As White, Artur Hovhannisyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Hovhannisyan play as Black?
As Black, Artur Hovhannisyan most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Artur Hovhannisyan's FIDE rating?
Artur Hovhannisyan is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Artur Hovhannisyan played?
Our database contains 108 games by Artur Hovhannisyan, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Hovhannisyan?
108 games by Artur Hovhannisyan 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.