Prepare against Grigor Dilanyan
FM · Armenia · World #6,372 classical · FIDE ID 13303570
When preparing against Grigor Dilanyan, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 741 games by Grigor Dilanyan, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,324 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 333 | 71 | 337 | 44.9% |
| As White | 360 | 171 | 37 | 152 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 381 | 162 | 34 | 185 | 42.5% |
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 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 50.1% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 125 | 34.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 12.5% | 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 — 50% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (47.9% 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 — 35% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dilanyan usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 141 | 82.5% | 39.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.3% | 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 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 89.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 9.6% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Grigor Dilanyan's chess games
All 741 games by Grigor Dilanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 333 wins, 71 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/6/22 | 44.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 12/0/12 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| 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 | 36 | 11/0/25 | 30.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| 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% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 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 | Aryan 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 | 518 | 266 | 2,311 |
| 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?
741 games by Grigor Dilanyan, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 359 games with White in our database, Grigor Dilanyan opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (35% 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 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% 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 (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 360 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 (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 381 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 741 games by Grigor Dilanyan, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 333 wins, 71 draws, 337 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigor Dilanyan?
741 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.