Prepare against Grigorii Ter-Saakian
FM · Russia · World #9,994 classical · FIDE ID 34136204
When preparing against Grigorii Ter-Saakian, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Grigorii Ter-Saakian, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigorii Ter-Saakian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigorii Ter-Saakian 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 | 2,170 | 2,338 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,260 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,289 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 66 | 53 | 101 | 30.0% |
| As White | 113 | 35 | 29 | 49 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 31 | 24 | 52 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigorii Ter-Saakian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigorii Ter-Saakian's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 54.9% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 40 | 35.4% | 36.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 36.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues a3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ter-Saakian usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 40.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 27.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 28.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 28.9% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
Grigorii Ter-Saakian's chess games
All 220 games by Grigorii Ter-Saakian in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Jul 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: 66 wins, 53 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,645 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A01 |
| Jan 2020 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,601 | 16th Moscow Open A | A00 |
| Jun 2019 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,527 | 23rd Voronezh Open A | A04 |
| Feb 2020 | Vitaly Shinkevich | 2,442 | 16th Moscow Open A | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Sreeshwan Maralakshikari | 2,440 | 16th Moscow Open A | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,249 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,028 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,483 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,476 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,842 |
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigorii Ter-Saakian's chess games?
220 games by Grigorii Ter-Saakian, from Mar 2013 to Jul 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 Grigorii Ter-Saakian has played.
What does Grigorii Ter-Saakian play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Grigorii Ter-Saakian opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigorii Ter-Saakian answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Grigorii Ter-Saakian play as White?
As White, Grigorii Ter-Saakian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigorii Ter-Saakian play as Black?
As Black, Grigorii Ter-Saakian most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Grigorii Ter-Saakian's FIDE rating?
Grigorii Ter-Saakian is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Grigorii Ter-Saakian played?
Our database contains 220 games by Grigorii Ter-Saakian, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 53 draws, 101 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigorii Ter-Saakian?
220 games by Grigorii Ter-Saakian 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.