Prepare against Gachatur Kazarjan
FM · NLD · World #3,480 classical · FIDE ID 1068750
When preparing against Gachatur Kazarjan, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Gachatur Kazarjan, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gachatur Kazarjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gachatur Kazarjan 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 | 2,320 | 2,320 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,170 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,203 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 126 | 49 | 120 | 42.7% |
| As White | 144 | 67 | 21 | 56 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 151 | 59 | 28 | 64 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gachatur Kazarjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gachatur Kazarjan's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 98.6% | 54.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kazarjan usually continues Nf3 (30.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kazarjan usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kazarjan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …a6 (100% of these games) — Kazarjan usually continues h4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 71.7% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Gachatur Kazarjan's chess games
All 295 games by Gachatur Kazarjan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 126 wins, 49 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 37 | 19/3/15 | 51.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,650 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,535 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B20 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Oct 2023 | Ivo Maris | 2,404 | Hoogeveen Open 26th | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Onno Elgersma | 2,388 | Science Park Open A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 48 | 21.5 | 2,259 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,809 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2,122 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 13 | 11 | 1,311 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,583 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gachatur Kazarjan's chess games?
295 games by Gachatur Kazarjan, from Jul 2019 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 Gachatur Kazarjan has played.
What does Gachatur Kazarjan play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Gachatur Kazarjan opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gachatur Kazarjan answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gachatur Kazarjan play as White?
As White, Gachatur Kazarjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gachatur Kazarjan play as Black?
As Black, Gachatur Kazarjan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Gachatur Kazarjan's FIDE rating?
Gachatur Kazarjan is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Gachatur Kazarjan played?
Our database contains 295 games by Gachatur Kazarjan, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 49 draws, 120 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gachatur Kazarjan?
295 games by Gachatur Kazarjan 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.