Prepare against Grigor Dilanyan
FM · Armenia · World #6,344 classical · FIDE ID 13303570
Our database contains 725 games by Grigor Dilanyan, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Grigor Dilanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigor Dilanyan 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 | 2,239 | 2,342 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,323 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,324 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 725 | 327 | 70 | 328 | 45.1% |
| As White | 352 | 166 | 36 | 150 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 373 | 161 | 34 | 178 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigor Dilanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigor Dilanyan's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 179 | 50.9% | 50.3% |
| e4 | 119 | 33.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 12.8% | 52.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 137 | 82.0% | 40.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 10.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 90.8% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.4% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Grigor Dilanyan's chess games
All 725 games by Grigor Dilanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 327 wins, 70 draws, 328 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 21/6/22 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 12/0/12 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 32/7/33 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 11/0/23 | 32.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,673 | Titled Tue Late | A58 |
| Jul 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Nov 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| Apr 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Sep 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 502 | 259.5 | 2,315 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,423 |
| Wch U10 | 2003 | 12 | 7 | 2,098 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 74th | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 2,353 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,394 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 76th | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigor Dilanyan's chess games?
725 games by Grigor Dilanyan, from Oct 2005 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 Grigor Dilanyan has played.
What does Grigor Dilanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Grigor Dilanyan opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigor Dilanyan answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Grigor Dilanyan play as White?
As White, Grigor Dilanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigor Dilanyan play as Black?
As Black, Grigor Dilanyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Grigor Dilanyan's FIDE rating?
Grigor Dilanyan is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Grigor Dilanyan played?
Our database contains 725 games by Grigor Dilanyan, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 70 draws, 328 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigor Dilanyan?
725 games by Grigor Dilanyan 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.