Prepare against Erik R. Gasparyan
IM · Armenia · World #1,058 classical · FIDE ID 13315730
When preparing against Erik R. Gasparyan, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 488 games by Erik R. Gasparyan, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erik R. Gasparyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik R. Gasparyan 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 | 2,447 | 2,456 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,272 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,419 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 211 | 127 | 150 | 43.2% |
| As White | 243 | 122 | 62 | 59 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 245 | 89 | 65 | 91 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik R. Gasparyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik R. Gasparyan's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 42.7% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 32.6% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 54 | 22.6% | 63.9% |
| h3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nc3 (77.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues b3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gasparyan usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 38.7% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 42 | 33.9% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.3% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 75.0% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Erik R. Gasparyan's chess games
All 488 games by Erik R. Gasparyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 211 wins, 127 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 42 | 24/7/11 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 19/5/4 | 67.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 2/6/12 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,663 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Jul 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | C47 |
| Jul 2025 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 203 | 124 | 2,456 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,391 |
| ch-ARM 85th 1st League | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,606 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,572 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,369 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,031 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik R. Gasparyan's chess games?
488 games by Erik R. Gasparyan, from Jan 2018 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 Erik R. Gasparyan has played.
What does Erik R. Gasparyan play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Erik R. Gasparyan opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik R. Gasparyan answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Erik R. Gasparyan play as White?
As White, Erik R. Gasparyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 67.9% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik R. Gasparyan play as Black?
As Black, Erik R. Gasparyan most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Erik R. Gasparyan's FIDE rating?
Erik R. Gasparyan is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Erik R. Gasparyan played?
Our database contains 488 games by Erik R. Gasparyan, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 127 draws, 150 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik R. Gasparyan?
488 games by Erik R. Gasparyan 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.