Prepare against Erik Hakobyan
IM · Armenia · World #1,436 classical · FIDE ID 13313940
Our database contains 213 games by Erik Hakobyan, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Hakobyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik 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 | 2,415 | 2,427 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,360 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 81 | 65 | 67 | 38.0% |
| As White | 106 | 49 | 36 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 32 | 29 | 46 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Hakobyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Hakobyan's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 86.8% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 53.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 40.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 48.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 48.6% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Erik Hakobyan's chess games
All 213 games by Erik Hakobyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 81 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,701 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C11 |
| Dec 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,628 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B31 |
| Dec 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C77 |
| Jun 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,580 | 24th Dubai Open A | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,579 | Tsaghkadzor Open 2024 | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 82nd | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,553 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,569 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-ARM 86th 1st League | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| ch-ARM 85th 1st League | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,402 |
| Tigran Nalbandyan Mem | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Hakobyan's chess games?
213 games by Erik Hakobyan, from Nov 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 Hakobyan has played.
What does Erik Hakobyan play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Erik Hakobyan opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Hakobyan answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Erik Hakobyan play as White?
As White, Erik Hakobyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Hakobyan play as Black?
As Black, Erik Hakobyan most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Erik Hakobyan's FIDE rating?
Erik Hakobyan is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Erik Hakobyan played?
Our database contains 213 games by Erik Hakobyan, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Hakobyan?
213 games by Erik 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.