Prepare against Edvard Sayadyan
Armenia · World #16,380 classical · FIDE ID 13304909
Our database contains 58 games by Edvard Sayadyan, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edvard Sayadyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edvard Sayadyan 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 | 2,091 | 2,096 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,095 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 17 | 11 | 30 | 29.3% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edvard Sayadyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edvard Sayadyan's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sayadyan usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sayadyan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sayadyan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Sayadyan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sayadyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Edvard Sayadyan's chess games
All 58 games by Edvard Sayadyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,559 | 2nd Yerevan Open | E94 |
| Mar 2014 | Marco Codenotti | 2,362 | 15th ch-EU | B94 |
| Sep 2017 | Artavazd R. Hayrapetyan | 2,346 | 2nd Yerevan Open | E94 |
| Jun 2016 | Karen G. Hovhannisyan | 2,244 | 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | B51 |
| Sep 2017 | Siranush Ghukasyan | 2,218 | 2nd Yerevan Open | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| 11th Davos Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 48th Biel MTO Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,278 |
| 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,078 |
| 11th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edvard Sayadyan's chess games?
58 games by Edvard Sayadyan, from Jan 2010 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 Edvard Sayadyan has played.
What does Edvard Sayadyan play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Edvard Sayadyan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edvard Sayadyan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edvard Sayadyan play as White?
As White, Edvard Sayadyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edvard Sayadyan play as Black?
As Black, Edvard Sayadyan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Edvard Sayadyan's FIDE rating?
Edvard Sayadyan is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (May 2018).
How many games has Edvard Sayadyan played?
Our database contains 58 games by Edvard Sayadyan, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edvard Sayadyan?
58 games by Edvard Sayadyan 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.