Prepare against Haik Khachikyan
Armenia · World #26,642 classical · FIDE ID 13304305
When preparing against Haik Khachikyan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Haik Khachikyan, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Haik Khachikyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haik Khachikyan 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 | 2,008 | 2,056 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,943 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,009 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 46.7% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 46.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 883 rated games against 590 different opponents, across 97 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 475 | 248 | 75 | 152 | 52.2% | 1,833 | 1,903 | 14 |
| Rapid | 48 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 47.9% | 1,906 | 1,931 | 6 |
| Blitz | 349 | 174 | 32 | 143 | 49.9% | 1,875 | 1,899 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 312 | 73 | 36 | 203 | 23.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 489 | 324 | 67 | 98 | 66.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 10 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 20 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 9 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 97 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 | 45 | 9 | 34 | 1,891 | 1,942 |
| 2025 | 100 | 53 | 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 1,982 |
| 2024 | 116 | 64 | 14 | 38 | 1,876 | 1,957 |
| 2023 | 91 | 45 | 8 | 38 | 1,792 | 1,811 |
| 2022 | 37 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 1,666 | 1,757 |
| 2021 | 37 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 1,828 | 1,889 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,126 | 1,726 |
| 2019 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1,724 | 1,802 |
| 2018 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1,708 | 1,771 |
| 2017 | 54 | 26 | 6 | 22 | 1,780 | 1,804 |
| 2016 | 64 | 35 | 9 | 20 | 1,851 | 1,935 |
| 2015 | 64 | 34 | 6 | 24 | 1,870 | 1,918 |
| 2014 | 64 | 29 | 14 | 21 | 1,879 | 1,901 |
| 2013 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 1,898 | 1,852 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1,993 | 2,043 |
| 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,066 | 2,039 |
| 2010 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 2,100 | 1,993 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2,140 | 1,900 |
| 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,114 | 2,047 |
Where Haik Khachikyan has played
Armenia (71) · Georgia (16) · United Arab Emirates (6) · United States (3) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haik Khachikyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haik Khachikyan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Khachikyan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khachikyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Khachikyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Khachikyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Haik Khachikyan's chess games
All 30 games by Haik Khachikyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Sargis R. Mkrtchyan | 2,144 | 1st Yerevan Open | C56 |
| Oct 2016 | Hayk Yeritsyan | 2,137 | 1st Yerevan Open | A68 |
| Aug 2026 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,037 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Antonio Padron Leon | 2,008 | Las Vegas National Open | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Milan Kandic | 1,975 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,820 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,973 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haik Khachikyan's chess games?
30 games by Haik Khachikyan, from Apr 2007 to Nov 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 Haik Khachikyan has played.
What does Haik Khachikyan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Haik Khachikyan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haik Khachikyan answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Haik Khachikyan play as White?
As White, Haik Khachikyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haik Khachikyan play as Black?
As Black, Haik Khachikyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Haik Khachikyan's FIDE rating?
Haik Khachikyan is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Haik Khachikyan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Haik Khachikyan, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haik Khachikyan?
30 games by Haik Khachikyan 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.