Prepare against David Sh. Gevorgyan
IM · Armenia · World #8,206 classical · FIDE ID 13303244
When preparing against David Sh. Gevorgyan, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 92 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Sh. Gevorgyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Sh. Gevorgyan 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 | 2,202 | 2,457 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,456 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,456 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 46 | 14 | 34.8% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 26 | 10 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Sh. Gevorgyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Sh. Gevorgyan's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 60.9% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 30.4% | 82.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 82.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
David Sh. Gevorgyan's chess games
All 92 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 46 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,470 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | D35 |
| Oct 2018 | Pauline Guichard | 2,390 | Olympiad Women-43 | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | Aadik Theophane Lenin | 2,384 | Chess Club "Radnicki" Kovin | IM VII | A49 |
| Mar 2016 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,332 | Asia Cup w | B36 |
| Sep 2026 | Yerlan Tleukhanov | 2,326 | Chess Club "Radnicki" Kovin | IM VI | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB w | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,154 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Chess Club "Radnicki" Kovin | IM VII | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
| Chess Club "Radnicki" Kovin | IM VI | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Radnicki CC IM 3 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Sh. Gevorgyan's chess games?
92 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, from Apr 2005 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 Sh. Gevorgyan has played.
What does David Sh. Gevorgyan play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, David Sh. Gevorgyan opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Sh. Gevorgyan answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does David Sh. Gevorgyan play as White?
As White, David Sh. Gevorgyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Sh. Gevorgyan play as Black?
As Black, David Sh. Gevorgyan most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is David Sh. Gevorgyan's FIDE rating?
David Sh. Gevorgyan is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Aug 2012).
How many games has David Sh. Gevorgyan played?
Our database contains 92 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 46 draws, 14 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Sh. Gevorgyan?
92 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan 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.