Prepare against Gagik Babayan
United States · World #86,046 classical · FIDE ID 30924910
When preparing against Gagik Babayan, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 89 games by Gagik Babayan, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gagik Babayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gagik Babayan 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 | 1,771 | 1,853 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,718 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 44 | 7 | 38 | 49.4% |
| As White | 45 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gagik Babayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gagik Babayan's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 91.1% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Babayan usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Babayan usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Babayan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Babayan usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Babayan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Babayan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Gagik Babayan's chess games
All 89 games by Gagik Babayan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 44 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Bryon Doyle | 2,203 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | C89 |
| Dec 2015 | David Klinetobe | 1,963 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C99 |
| Jun 2016 | Frank Bannan | 1,935 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | C43 |
| Jan 2020 | Igor Royzen | 1,854 | San Francisco TNM Wilkerson U2000 Open | B12 |
| Aug 2015 | David Flores Gomez | 1,803 | San Francisco Leighton Mem | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,657 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,830 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 1,736 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,872 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,579 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| San Francisco TNM Wilkerson U2000 Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gagik Babayan's chess games?
89 games by Gagik Babayan, from Nov 2015 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 Gagik Babayan has played.
What does Gagik Babayan play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Gagik Babayan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gagik Babayan answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gagik Babayan play as White?
As White, Gagik Babayan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gagik Babayan play as Black?
As Black, Gagik Babayan most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Gagik Babayan's FIDE rating?
Gagik Babayan is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (May 2016).
How many games has Gagik Babayan played?
Our database contains 89 games by Gagik Babayan, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gagik Babayan?
89 games by Gagik Babayan 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.