Prepare against David Arm. Davtyan
FM · Armenia · World #3,080 classical · FIDE ID 13310046
When preparing against David Arm. Davtyan, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 391 games by David Arm. Davtyan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Arm. Davtyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Arm. Davtyan 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 | 2,336 | 2,374 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,338 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,295 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 162 | 63 | 166 | 41.4% |
| As White | 190 | 79 | 34 | 77 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 201 | 83 | 29 | 89 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Arm. Davtyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Arm. Davtyan's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 50.0% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 59 | 31.1% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 9.5% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.8% | 42.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nc3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 16.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
David Arm. Davtyan's chess games
All 391 games by David Arm. Davtyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 162 wins, 63 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 13/3/17 | 39.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,701 | 2nd Valencia Paterna Gp A | A05 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,662 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Kacper Piorun | 2,611 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | A83 |
| May 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,593 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Oct 2022 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,590 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B4 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 149 | 64.5 | 2,270 |
| 4th Mutxamel | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| 5th Sueca Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,285 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,885 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 12th Poti Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Arm. Davtyan's chess games?
391 games by David Arm. Davtyan, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Arm. Davtyan has played.
What does David Arm. Davtyan play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, David Arm. Davtyan opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Arm. Davtyan answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does David Arm. Davtyan play as White?
As White, David Arm. Davtyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 39.4% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Arm. Davtyan play as Black?
As Black, David Arm. Davtyan most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is David Arm. Davtyan's FIDE rating?
David Arm. Davtyan is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Apr 2023).
How many games has David Arm. Davtyan played?
Our database contains 391 games by David Arm. Davtyan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 63 draws, 166 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Arm. Davtyan?
391 games by David Arm. Davtyan 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.