Prepare against David Karatorossian
IM · Armenia · World #7,333 classical · FIDE ID 13300482
When preparing against David Karatorossian, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 374 games by David Karatorossian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Karatorossian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Karatorossian 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 | 2,218 | 2,401 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 136 | 115 | 123 | 36.4% |
| As White | 189 | 79 | 59 | 51 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 185 | 57 | 56 | 72 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Karatorossian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Karatorossian's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 56.1% | 50.5% |
| c4 | 66 | 34.9% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.9% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues g3 (70.6% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Karatorossian usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 88.3% | 48.5% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.7% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 93.6% | 39.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
David Karatorossian's chess games
All 374 games by David Karatorossian 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: 136 wins, 115 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 8/10/13 | 25.8% |
| A12 | English Opening | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 15/9/13 | 40.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Zoltan Varga | 2,565 | Budapest Nyar-A | D20 |
| Oct 2014 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,509 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open | E90 |
| Jan 2007 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,508 | ch-ARM | C06 |
| Jun 2004 | Lajos Seres | 2,497 | Budapest FS06 GM | B97 |
| Jun 2012 | Artur Chibukhchian | 2,494 | 5th Jermuk Asrian Memorial | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1998 | 25 | 18 | 2,467 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 1998 | 21 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2004 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-A | 1998 | 19 | 12 | 2,392 |
| Budapest | 1997 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,466 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 1997 | 12 | 7 | 2,388 |
| ch-ARM | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Karatorossian's chess games?
374 games by David Karatorossian, 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 Karatorossian has played.
What does David Karatorossian play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, David Karatorossian opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Karatorossian answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Karatorossian play as White?
As White, David Karatorossian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 25.8% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Karatorossian play as Black?
As Black, David Karatorossian most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is David Karatorossian's FIDE rating?
David Karatorossian is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2004).
How many games has David Karatorossian played?
Our database contains 374 games by David Karatorossian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 115 draws, 123 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Karatorossian?
374 games by David Karatorossian 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.