Prepare against Chouchanik Airapetian
WFM · United States · World #32,936 classical · FIDE ID 2020564
Our database contains 190 games by Chouchanik Airapetian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chouchanik Airapetian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chouchanik Airapetian 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 | 1,969 | 2,180 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,894 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 63 | 40 | 87 | 33.2% |
| As White | 99 | 33 | 18 | 48 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 30 | 22 | 39 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chouchanik Airapetian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chouchanik Airapetian's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Airapetian usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Airapetian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Airapetian usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 88.1% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 80.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
Chouchanik Airapetian's chess games
All 190 games by Chouchanik Airapetian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Stephen A Muhammad | 2,378 | 13th Chicago Open | C78 |
| Jul 2007 | Mikhail Langer | 2,331 | Stillwater OK Open | C45 |
| May 2004 | Marc Esserman | 2,281 | 13th Chicago Open | C41 |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Chua | 2,279 | ch-USA Qualifier | E76 |
| May 2007 | Michael Aigner | 2,260 | ch-USA | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 2008 | 27 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-USA | 2007 | 18 | 5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2016 | 17 | 7 | 2,068 |
| chC-Washington State | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,949 |
| chT1-RUS w | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| ch-Washington State B | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
| Washington State Inv | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,222 |
| ch-USA GpB | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chouchanik Airapetian's chess games?
190 games by Chouchanik Airapetian, from Apr 2003 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 Chouchanik Airapetian has played.
What does Chouchanik Airapetian play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Chouchanik Airapetian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chouchanik Airapetian answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Chouchanik Airapetian play as White?
As White, Chouchanik Airapetian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chouchanik Airapetian play as Black?
As Black, Chouchanik Airapetian most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Chouchanik Airapetian's FIDE rating?
Chouchanik Airapetian is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Chouchanik Airapetian played?
Our database contains 190 games by Chouchanik Airapetian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 87 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chouchanik Airapetian?
190 games by Chouchanik Airapetian 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.