Prepare against Artur Margaryan
Armenia · World #16,675 classical · FIDE ID 13304348
When preparing against Artur Margaryan, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Artur Margaryan, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Artur Margaryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Margaryan 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 | 2,089 | 2,103 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,102 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 233 rated games against 191 different opponents, across 39 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 90 | 33 | 23 | 34 | 36.7% | 2,054 | 2,050 | 12 |
| Rapid | 41 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 63.4% | 2,008 | 2,137 | 12 |
| Blitz | 86 | 42 | 9 | 35 | 48.8% | 2,078 | 2,083 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 20 | 19 | 49 | 22.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 118 | 70 | 21 | 27 | 59.3% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 107 | 51 | 23 | 33 | 2,062 | 2,109 |
| 2025 | 65 | 32 | 8 | 25 | 2,040 | 2,078 |
| 2024 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 2,081 | 2,034 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,087 | 2,087 |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,087 | 2,042 |
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2,106 | 1,906 |
Where Artur Margaryan has played
Netherlands (35) · Armenia (1) · Belgium (1) · Germany (1) · Russia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Margaryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Margaryan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Artur Margaryan's chess games
All 39 games by Artur Margaryan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Sofiia Moskalets | 2,215 | Open NK Rapid | D33 |
| Oct 2026 | Sven Winter | 2,159 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | C54 |
| Oct 2026 | Efim Fainkihen | 2,022 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | A04 |
| May 2025 | Luuk Meulmeester | 1,994 | Open NK Rapid | A04 |
| Oct 2026 | Anton Bakels | 1,963 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| HWP Inholland 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,068 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,427 |
| Bruges Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,236 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Margaryan's chess games?
39 games by Artur Margaryan, from Apr 2007 to Oct 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 Margaryan has played.
What does Artur Margaryan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Artur Margaryan opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Margaryan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Artur Margaryan play as White?
As White, Artur Margaryan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Margaryan play as Black?
As Black, Artur Margaryan most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Artur Margaryan's FIDE rating?
Artur Margaryan is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Artur Margaryan played?
Our database contains 39 games by Artur Margaryan, covering Apr 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Margaryan?
39 games by Artur Margaryan 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.