Prepare against David Sh. Gevorgyan
IM · Armenia · World #8,183 classical · FIDE ID 13303244
When preparing against David Sh. Gevorgyan, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 74 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 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 | 2,303 | 2,456 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,456 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 29 | 34 | 11 | 39.2% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 27.8% |
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 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 36.8% | 82.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% 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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
David Sh. Gevorgyan's chess games
All 74 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 34 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 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% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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 |
| Mar 2016 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,332 | Asia Cup w | B36 |
| Apr 2016 | Thi Mai Hung Nguyen | 2,282 | Asia Cup w | D46 |
| Apr 2016 | Battsooj Amina | 2,250 | Asia Cup w | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB w | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,154 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
| Radnicki CC IM 3 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Asia Cup w | 2016 | 8 | 7 | 2,379 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Sh. Gevorgyan's chess games?
74 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 38 games with White in our database, David Sh. Gevorgyan opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Sh. Gevorgyan answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% 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 (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 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); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is David Sh. Gevorgyan's FIDE rating?
David Sh. Gevorgyan is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,303 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 74 games by David Sh. Gevorgyan, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 34 draws, 11 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Sh. Gevorgyan?
74 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.