Prepare against Arsen Davtyan
IM · Armenia · World #936 classical · FIDE ID 13309315
Our database contains 520 games by Arsen Davtyan, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arsen Davtyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsen Davtyan 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 | 2,458 | 2,458 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,413 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,351 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 242 | 117 | 160 | 46.5% |
| As White | 260 | 129 | 58 | 72 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 260 | 113 | 59 | 88 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsen Davtyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsen Davtyan's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 47.7% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 95 | 36.5% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 33 | 12.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Davtyan usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 58.4% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 22.4% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 22 | 17.6% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 81.9% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Arsen Davtyan's chess games
All 520 games by Arsen Davtyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 242 wins, 117 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,696 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | D45 |
| Jun 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,655 | Jermuk Asrian Mem 13th | B14 |
| Oct 2022 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,625 | 4th Yerevan Open | E04 |
| May 2025 | Ab Gupta | 2,577 | 25th Dubai Open A | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Pa Iniyan | 2,573 | 25th Dubai Open A | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 72 | 41.5 | 2,349 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,404 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,794 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 82nd | 2021 | 12 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,448 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,282 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsen Davtyan's chess games?
520 games by Arsen Davtyan, from Aug 2015 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 Arsen Davtyan has played.
What does Arsen Davtyan play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Arsen Davtyan opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsen Davtyan answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Arsen Davtyan play as White?
As White, Arsen Davtyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsen Davtyan play as Black?
As Black, Arsen Davtyan most often plays: Catalan (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Arsen Davtyan's FIDE rating?
Arsen Davtyan is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arsen Davtyan played?
Our database contains 520 games by Arsen Davtyan, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 117 draws, 160 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsen Davtyan?
520 games by Arsen Davtyan 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.