Prepare against David Gasparyan
United States · World #5,846 classical · FIDE ID 13311980
Our database contains 257 games by David Gasparyan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 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 | 2,251 | 2,272 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 127 | 13 | 117 | 49.4% |
| As White | 123 | 63 | 4 | 56 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 134 | 64 | 9 | 61 | 47.8% |
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 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 69.1% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.7% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.6% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% 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 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 96.7% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 97.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
David Gasparyan's chess games
All 257 games by David Gasparyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 127 wins, 13 draws, 117 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% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 27 | 10/0/17 | 37.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 2025 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 231 | 122.5 | 2,290 |
| 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?
257 games by David Gasparyan, from Oct 2015 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 Gasparyan has played.
What does David Gasparyan play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, David Gasparyan opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (11% 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 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gasparyan play as Black?
As Black, David Gasparyan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is David Gasparyan's FIDE rating?
David Gasparyan is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (May 2026).
How many games has David Gasparyan played?
Our database contains 257 games by David Gasparyan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 13 draws, 117 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gasparyan?
257 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.