Prepare against Mamikon Gharibyan
GM · Armenia · World #697 classical · FIDE ID 13308300
Our database contains 2,685 games by Mamikon Gharibyan, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mamikon Gharibyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mamikon Gharibyan 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 | 2,485 | 2,508 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,449 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,445 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,685 | 1,370 | 560 | 755 | 51.0% |
| As White | 1,344 | 740 | 252 | 352 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 1,341 | 630 | 308 | 403 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mamikon Gharibyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mamikon Gharibyan's side.
First moves as White (1,344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 787 | 58.6% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 404 | 30.1% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 7.8% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 2.5% | 70.6% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gharibyan usually continues d4 (74.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 228 | 38.2% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 221 | 37.0% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 58 | 9.7% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 44 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 27 | 4.5% | 68.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.3% | 82.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (467 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 390 | 83.5% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 48 | 10.3% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 17 | 3.6% | 76.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Mamikon Gharibyan's chess games
All 2,685 games by Mamikon Gharibyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 1,370 wins, 560 draws, 755 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 161 | 75/40/46 | 46.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 75 | 45/5/25 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 72 | 38/20/14 | 52.8% |
| D02 | London System | 55 | 42/8/5 | 76.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 52 | 31/6/15 | 59.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 21/7/19 | 44.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 46 | 21/11/14 | 45.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 22/6/11 | 56.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 24/4/8 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 20/7/8 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 104 | 43/32/29 | 41.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 78 | 35/18/25 | 44.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 76 | 28/25/23 | 36.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 75 | 41/14/20 | 54.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 71 | 26/16/29 | 36.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 68 | 26/13/29 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 27/7/7 | 65.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 12/7/20 | 30.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 13/13/13 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,776 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A00 |
| May 2026 | Duda,J | 2,739 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | C50 |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | D43 |
| Aug 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,728 | Titled Tue | E73 |
| Aug 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,050 | 685 | 2,479 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 117 | 74.5 | 2,481 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 36.5 | 2,543 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 36 | 2,496 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 44 | 29.5 | 2,499 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 18 | 2,470 |
| Jermuk Avagyan Memorial | 2022 | 27 | 10 | 2,483 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 13 | 2,511 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (22 games) · Shant Sargsyan (16 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (16 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (15 games) · Haik M. Martirosyan (14 games) · Tigran K. Harutyunyan (13 games) · Aram Hakobyan (13 games) · Renato Terry (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mamikon Gharibyan's chess games?
2,685 games by Mamikon Gharibyan, from Dec 2013 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 Mamikon Gharibyan has played.
What does Mamikon Gharibyan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,344 games with White in our database, Mamikon Gharibyan opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mamikon Gharibyan answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mamikon Gharibyan play as White?
As White, Mamikon Gharibyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (161 games, 46.6% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,344 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mamikon Gharibyan play as Black?
As Black, Mamikon Gharibyan most often plays: Indian Defense (104 games, 41.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (78 games, 44.9% win rate); Catalan (76 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,341 games.
What is Mamikon Gharibyan's FIDE rating?
Mamikon Gharibyan is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Mamikon Gharibyan played?
Our database contains 2,685 games by Mamikon Gharibyan, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,370 wins, 560 draws, 755 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mamikon Gharibyan?
2,685 games by Mamikon Gharibyan 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.