Prepare against Gagik Khechumyan
Hungary · World #7,815 classical · FIDE ID 13301446
When preparing against Gagik Khechumyan, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Gagik Khechumyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gagik Khechumyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gagik Khechumyan 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 | 2,209 | 2,330 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,248 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,160 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 118 | 61 | 131 | 38.1% |
| As White | 157 | 72 | 28 | 57 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 153 | 46 | 33 | 74 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gagik Khechumyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gagik Khechumyan's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 35.0% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 41 | 26.1% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 31 | 19.7% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 10 | 6.4% | 45.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Khechumyan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 30.7% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 17.3% | 34.6% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Gagik Khechumyan's chess games
All 310 games by Gagik Khechumyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 118 wins, 61 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Gergely Antal | 2,448 | 17th Budapest Spring Open | A87 |
| Dec 2000 | Lajos Seres | 2,444 | Budapest FS12 IM-B | B26 |
| Mar 2001 | Tibor Karolyi | 2,435 | 17th Budapest Spring Open | B06 |
| Mar 2000 | Mingyuan Yu | 2,419 | 16th Budapest Spring Open | A31 |
| Jan 1999 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,397 | Elekes Memorial GM | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2001 | 25 | 10 | 2,229 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 2000 | 21 | 11 | 2,292 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-B | 2000 | 21 | 9 | 2,228 |
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,185 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 1999 | 13 | 8 | 2,388 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1999 | 13 | 8 | 2,389 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 1999 | 12 | 3 | 2,233 |
| Elekes Memorial GM | 1999 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gagik Khechumyan's chess games?
310 games by Gagik Khechumyan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Khechumyan has played.
What does Gagik Khechumyan play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Gagik Khechumyan opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gagik Khechumyan answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gagik Khechumyan play as White?
As White, Gagik Khechumyan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gagik Khechumyan play as Black?
As Black, Gagik Khechumyan most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Gagik Khechumyan's FIDE rating?
Gagik Khechumyan is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gagik Khechumyan played?
Our database contains 310 games by Gagik Khechumyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 61 draws, 131 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gagik Khechumyan?
310 games by Gagik Khechumyan 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.