Prepare against Georgy Pogosian
FM · Russia · World #63,786 classical · FIDE ID 4119088
When preparing against Georgy Pogosian, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Georgy Pogosian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georgy Pogosian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgy Pogosian 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 | 1,842 | 2,285 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,285 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,237 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 135 | 112 | 174 | 32.1% |
| As White | 210 | 82 | 54 | 74 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 211 | 53 | 58 | 100 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgy Pogosian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgy Pogosian's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 50.0% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 65 | 31.0% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 11.4% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 7.6% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pogosian usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 75 | 70.8% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.5% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 42.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 28.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 22.5% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Georgy Pogosian's chess games
All 421 games by Georgy Pogosian 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: 135 wins, 112 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Evgeny E. Vorobiov | 2,552 | ch-RUS Central Region | C00 |
| Jun 2007 | Vitaliy1 Kiselev | 2,495 | 11th Voronezh Open A | C11 |
| Nov 2014 | Michael Bernshteyn | 2,465 | Kosaja Gora Autumn | D38 |
| Apr 2012 | Vitaly Bachin | 2,454 | 19th chT-RUS | A41 |
| May 2017 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,450 | chT2-RUS | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 52 | 20.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 2,324 |
| Voronezh Open B | 2008 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,188 |
| chT-CFO | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,173 |
| Chern | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,369 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Zeleny Shum B | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgy Pogosian's chess games?
421 games by Georgy Pogosian, 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 Georgy Pogosian has played.
What does Georgy Pogosian play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Georgy Pogosian opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgy Pogosian answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Georgy Pogosian play as White?
As White, Georgy Pogosian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgy Pogosian play as Black?
As Black, Georgy Pogosian most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 40.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Georgy Pogosian's FIDE rating?
Georgy Pogosian is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Georgy Pogosian played?
Our database contains 421 games by Georgy Pogosian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 112 draws, 174 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgy Pogosian?
421 games by Georgy Pogosian 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.