Prepare against Axel Harutyunyan
Belgium · World #22,967 classical · FIDE ID 235474
Our database contains 80 games by Axel Harutyunyan, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Harutyunyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Harutyunyan 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 | 2,033 | 2,033 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,984 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,067 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 32 | 11 | 37 | 40.0% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 92.3% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Axel Harutyunyan's chess games
All 80 games by Axel Harutyunyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hubert Hareux | 2,173 | 3ème Open des Weppes du 23 au 25 mai 2026 | A46 |
| Feb 2023 | Gunter Deleyn | 2,095 | chT-BEL 2223 | A25 |
| Apr 2012 | Ben Vintioen | 1,937 | ch-BEL U18/20 | C07 |
| Aug 2018 | Alain Koch | 1,931 | Riscle Open A | D00 |
| Apr 2012 | Tobias Schueller | 1,910 | ch-BEL U18/20 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20 | 2015 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,707 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,112 |
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| Riscle Open A | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,902 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Harutyunyan's chess games?
80 games by Axel Harutyunyan, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Axel Harutyunyan has played.
What does Axel Harutyunyan play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Axel Harutyunyan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Harutyunyan answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Axel Harutyunyan play as White?
As White, Axel Harutyunyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Harutyunyan play as Black?
As Black, Axel Harutyunyan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Axel Harutyunyan's FIDE rating?
Axel Harutyunyan is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Axel Harutyunyan played?
Our database contains 80 games by Axel Harutyunyan, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Harutyunyan?
80 games by Axel Harutyunyan 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.