Prepare against David Gasparyan
United States · World #6,285 classical · FIDE ID 13311980
When preparing against David Gasparyan, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 268 games by David Gasparyan, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Gasparyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gasparyan 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 | 2,241 | 2,272 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 133 | 14 | 121 | 49.6% |
| As White | 129 | 65 | 4 | 60 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 139 | 68 | 10 | 61 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gasparyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gasparyan's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 70.5% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 17.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.1% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 96.7% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 97.9% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
David Gasparyan's chess games
All 268 games by David Gasparyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 133 wins, 14 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 16/0/14 | 53.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 17/2/8 | 63.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 27 | 10/0/17 | 37.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,656 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2025 | Jegor Lashkin | 2,517 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Feb 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Feb 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 231 | 122.5 | 2,290 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,397 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,939 |
| 1000GM Oct GpB | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| American Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,160 |
| World Youth Open U18 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gasparyan's chess games?
268 games by David Gasparyan, from Oct 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 Gasparyan has played.
What does David Gasparyan play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, David Gasparyan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gasparyan answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does David Gasparyan play as White?
As White, David Gasparyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gasparyan play as Black?
As Black, David Gasparyan most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is David Gasparyan's FIDE rating?
David Gasparyan is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (May 2026).
How many games has David Gasparyan played?
Our database contains 268 games by David Gasparyan, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 14 draws, 121 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gasparyan?
268 games by David Gasparyan 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.