Prepare against Emin Ohanyan
GM · Armenia · World #455 classical · FIDE ID 13312022
When preparing against Emin Ohanyan, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 2,265 games by Emin Ohanyan, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emin Ohanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emin Ohanyan 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 | 2,520 | 2,520 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,416 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,443 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,265 | 1,088 | 371 | 806 | 48.0% |
| As White | 1,116 | 572 | 179 | 365 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 1,149 | 516 | 192 | 441 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emin Ohanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emin Ohanyan's side.
First moves as White (1,116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 662 | 59.3% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 436 | 39.1% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues Nc3 (65.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues d4 (51.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ohanyan usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 270 | 54.3% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 204 | 41.0% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.4% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 50.3% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 185 | 47.2% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Emin Ohanyan's chess games
All 2,265 games by Emin Ohanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 1,088 wins, 371 draws, 806 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 127 | 63/25/39 | 49.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 101 | 56/12/33 | 55.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 33/6/22 | 54.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 51 | 27/10/14 | 52.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 50 | 32/8/10 | 64.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 46 | 16/16/14 | 34.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 34 | 20/3/11 | 58.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 10/3/18 | 32.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 27 | 13/2/12 | 48.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 109 | 63/14/32 | 57.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 72 | 34/13/25 | 47.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 71 | 42/16/13 | 59.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 70 | 40/3/27 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 63 | 33/12/18 | 52.4% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 60 | 21/8/31 | 35.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 18/6/24 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 46 | 20/8/18 | 43.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 44 | 13/12/19 | 29.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,840 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Bullet Chess Winners | A41 |
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | World Blitz 2025 | E17 |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,775 | Bullet Chess Losers | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 755 | 453 | 2,456 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 146 | 92 | 2,514 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 120 | 78 | 2,515 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 49 | 21.5 | 2,396 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 43 | 19 | 2,430 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 31 | 14 | 2,396 |
| Chess.com U20 Speed | 2023 | 31 | 6 | 2,490 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial GM | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (33 games) · Gukesh D (32 games) · Alexey Sarana (19 games) · Anish Giri (15 games) · Sina Movahed (13 games) · Renato Terry (12 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (12 games) · Mamikon Gharibyan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emin Ohanyan's chess games?
2,265 games by Emin Ohanyan, from Jan 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 Emin Ohanyan has played.
What does Emin Ohanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,116 games with White in our database, Emin Ohanyan opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emin Ohanyan answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Emin Ohanyan play as White?
As White, Emin Ohanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (127 games, 49.6% win rate); Sicilian (101 games, 55.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emin Ohanyan play as Black?
As Black, Emin Ohanyan most often plays: Slav Defense (109 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian (72 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (71 games, 59.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,149 games.
What is Emin Ohanyan's FIDE rating?
Emin Ohanyan is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Emin Ohanyan played?
Our database contains 2,265 games by Emin Ohanyan, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,088 wins, 371 draws, 806 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emin Ohanyan?
2,265 games by Emin Ohanyan 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.