Prepare against Edgar Hayrapetyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,500 classical · FIDE ID 13313568
When preparing against Edgar Hayrapetyan, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 851 games by Edgar Hayrapetyan, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Hayrapetyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Hayrapetyan 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 | 2,360 | 2,377 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,343 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,290 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 851 | 432 | 94 | 325 | 50.8% |
| As White | 430 | 238 | 40 | 152 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 421 | 194 | 54 | 173 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Hayrapetyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Hayrapetyan's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 80.9% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 52 | 12.1% | 57.7% |
| d3 | 6 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 5 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues Nc3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (2% of these games) — Hayrapetyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 116 | 62.0% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 50 | 26.7% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| h5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 75.5% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Edgar Hayrapetyan's chess games
All 851 games by Edgar Hayrapetyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 432 wins, 94 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 156 | 91/9/56 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/6/20 | 36.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 20/4/14 | 52.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 16/2/14 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Daniil Dubov | 2,701 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
| Jun 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jul 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jun 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 699 | 400 | 2,373 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 22 | 13 | 2,419 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,336 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | GM-B | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,485 |
| RUDAR 40 IM B | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Hayrapetyan's chess games?
851 games by Edgar Hayrapetyan, from Aug 2016 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 Edgar Hayrapetyan has played.
What does Edgar Hayrapetyan play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Edgar Hayrapetyan opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Hayrapetyan answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games).
What openings does Edgar Hayrapetyan play as White?
As White, Edgar Hayrapetyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (156 games, 58.3% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Hayrapetyan play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Hayrapetyan most often plays: Indian Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 52.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 421 games.
What is Edgar Hayrapetyan's FIDE rating?
Edgar Hayrapetyan is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Edgar Hayrapetyan played?
Our database contains 851 games by Edgar Hayrapetyan, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 94 draws, 325 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Hayrapetyan?
851 games by Edgar Hayrapetyan 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.