Prepare against Erik Chaqryan
FM · Armenia · World #1,883 classical · FIDE ID 13312340
Our database contains 209 games by Erik Chaqryan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Chaqryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Chaqryan 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,367 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 69 | 66 | 74 | 33.0% |
| As White | 102 | 38 | 30 | 34 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Chaqryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Chaqryan's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 38.2% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 33.3% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 24 | 23.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Chaqryan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 25.0% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Erik Chaqryan's chess games
All 209 games by Erik Chaqryan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 69 wins, 66 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,618 | 6th Yerevan Open A | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,522 | 6th Yerevan Open A | B31 |
| Oct 2022 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,516 | 4th Yerevan Open | C16 |
| Feb 2023 | Dmitry Frolyanov | 2,495 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | A29 |
| Nov 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,493 | Goris Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 13 | 3 | 2,183 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,474 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,221 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial GM | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,347 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,482 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Chaqryan's chess games?
209 games by Erik Chaqryan, from Jan 2016 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 Erik Chaqryan has played.
What does Erik Chaqryan play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Erik Chaqryan opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Chaqryan answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Chaqryan play as White?
As White, Erik Chaqryan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Chaqryan play as Black?
As Black, Erik Chaqryan most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Erik Chaqryan's FIDE rating?
Erik Chaqryan is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erik Chaqryan played?
Our database contains 209 games by Erik Chaqryan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 66 draws, 74 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Chaqryan?
209 games by Erik Chaqryan 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.