Prepare against Eduard Hakobyan
FM · United States · World #2,349 classical · FIDE ID 13310860
When preparing against Eduard Hakobyan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 141 games by Eduard Hakobyan, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Hakobyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Hakobyan 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 | 2,366 | 2,371 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,374 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,354 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 57 | 31 | 53 | 40.4% |
| As White | 73 | 34 | 13 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Hakobyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Hakobyan's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 91.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 47.8% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Eduard Hakobyan's chess games
All 141 games by Eduard Hakobyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 31 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,672 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Aug 2025 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,549 | Fujairah Global Masters | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 2,501 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Aug 2026 | Zhandos Agmanov | 2,501 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Milosz Szpar | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 14 | 2,456 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| 1st Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,324 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,556 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,473 |
| 25th Abu Dhabi Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| Battle of Minds Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| 24th Abu Dhabi Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Hakobyan's chess games?
141 games by Eduard Hakobyan, from Nov 2014 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 Eduard Hakobyan has played.
What does Eduard Hakobyan play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Eduard Hakobyan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Hakobyan answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Eduard Hakobyan play as White?
As White, Eduard Hakobyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Hakobyan play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Hakobyan most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Eduard Hakobyan's FIDE rating?
Eduard Hakobyan is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Eduard Hakobyan played?
Our database contains 141 games by Eduard Hakobyan, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 31 draws, 53 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Hakobyan?
141 games by Eduard Hakobyan 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.