Prepare against David Arganian
United States · World #55,450 classical · FIDE ID 2010372
Our database contains 75 games by David Arganian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Arganian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Arganian 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 | 1,872 | 2,161 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 16 | 26 | 33 | 21.3% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Arganian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Arganian's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Arganian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Arganian usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Arganian usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Arganian usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Arganian usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Arganian usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
David Arganian's chess games
All 75 games by David Arganian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Joseph Kanyingi | 2,132 | Washington State Inv | E38 |
| Feb 2007 | Clint Ballard | 2,062 | ch-Washington State Premier | C15 |
| Feb 2016 | Alan Bishop | 1,886 | Washington State Invitational | C36 |
| Feb 2017 | Mary Kuhner | 1,858 | chC-Washington State | C18 |
| Feb 2017 | Travis Olson | 1,809 | chC-Washington State | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Washington State | 2019 | 16 | 5 | 1,712 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| Lansing Open | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Washington State Inv | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,130 |
| Washington State Invitational | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,215 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Arganian's chess games?
75 games by David Arganian, from Apr 2003 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 David Arganian has played.
What does David Arganian play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, David Arganian opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Arganian answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does David Arganian play as White?
As White, David Arganian's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Arganian play as Black?
As Black, David Arganian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is David Arganian's FIDE rating?
David Arganian is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David Arganian played?
Our database contains 75 games by David Arganian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Arganian?
75 games by David Arganian 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.