Prepare against Edgar Karagyozian
CM · France · World #8,632 classical · FIDE ID 13303341
When preparing against Edgar Karagyozian, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Edgar Karagyozian, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Karagyozian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Karagyozian 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 | 2,193 | 2,255 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,338 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,317 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 37 | 16 | 36 | 41.6% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Karagyozian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Karagyozian's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Karagyozian usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Karagyozian usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Karagyozian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Edgar Karagyozian's chess games
All 89 games by Edgar Karagyozian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 37 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A90 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Daniel Fridman | 2,625 | Paris Oscaro Blitz | D05 |
| Jan 2019 | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | 2,533 | Le Port Marly Rapid Open | B07 |
| Jan 2014 | Borya Ider | 2,379 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | E09 |
| Feb 2019 | Fred Berend | 2,373 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | A47 |
| Feb 2015 | Tristan Calistri | 2,304 | ch-FRA Blitz 13th | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asnieres Challenge Blitz | 2017 | 15 | 12 | 2,314 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,384 |
| Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,162 |
| Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,396 |
| ch-FRA Blitz 13th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,358 |
| Le Port Marly Blitz Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-FRA Blitz | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2,102 |
| 5th Pyramides FFE GP Open | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Karagyozian's chess games?
89 games by Edgar Karagyozian, from Apr 2008 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 Edgar Karagyozian has played.
What does Edgar Karagyozian play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Edgar Karagyozian opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Karagyozian answers 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Edgar Karagyozian play as White?
As White, Edgar Karagyozian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Karagyozian play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Karagyozian most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Edgar Karagyozian's FIDE rating?
Edgar Karagyozian is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (May 2018).
How many games has Edgar Karagyozian played?
Our database contains 89 games by Edgar Karagyozian, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Karagyozian?
89 games by Edgar Karagyozian 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.