Prepare against Benik Agasarov
IM · Armenia · World #1,760 classical · FIDE ID 13314823
Our database contains 852 games by Benik Agasarov, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benik Agasarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benik Agasarov 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 | 2,396 | 2,424 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,433 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 852 | 388 | 185 | 279 | 45.5% |
| As White | 423 | 214 | 82 | 127 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 429 | 174 | 103 | 152 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benik Agasarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benik Agasarov's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 47.0% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 168 | 39.7% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 7.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 5.9% | 52.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Agasarov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 51.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 69 | 35.9% | 57.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 9.9% | 78.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 75.6% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 37 | 22.6% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Benik Agasarov's chess games
All 852 games by Benik Agasarov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 388 wins, 185 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/9/13 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jan 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Dec 2022 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | E21 |
| Mar 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | D25 |
| Dec 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 483 | 269.5 | 2,341 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| Yerevan Yeghiazaryan Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,197 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,473 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U14 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benik Agasarov's chess games?
852 games by Benik Agasarov, from Oct 2017 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 Benik Agasarov has played.
What does Benik Agasarov play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Benik Agasarov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benik Agasarov answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Benik Agasarov play as White?
As White, Benik Agasarov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benik Agasarov play as Black?
As Black, Benik Agasarov most often plays: Catalan (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Benik Agasarov's FIDE rating?
Benik Agasarov is currently rated 2,396 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Benik Agasarov played?
Our database contains 852 games by Benik Agasarov, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 388 wins, 185 draws, 279 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benik Agasarov?
852 games by Benik Agasarov 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.