Prepare against Hamazasp Vardanian
Armenia · World #60,953 classical · FIDE ID 13301861
Our database contains 32 games by Hamazasp Vardanian, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hamazasp Vardanian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamazasp Vardanian 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 | 2,038 | 2,236 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,153 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamazasp Vardanian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamazasp Vardanian's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vardanian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Hamazasp Vardanian's chess games
All 32 games by Hamazasp Vardanian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Emre Demircioglu | 2,285 | 19th ch-EU | A87 |
| Aug 2012 | Lendert Van den Ouden | 2,000 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | A12 |
| Mar 2014 | Juergen Kleinert | 2,000 | 15th ch-EU | C47 |
| Aug 2012 | Valentina Fedoseeva | 1,957 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | A03 |
| Mar 2014 | Sargis R. Mkrtchyan | 1,909 | 15th ch-EU | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,076 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Poti Aleksandria Cup A 8th | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,942 |
| chT-ARM Clubs | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamazasp Vardanian's chess games?
32 games by Hamazasp Vardanian, from Jan 2006 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 Hamazasp Vardanian has played.
What does Hamazasp Vardanian play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Hamazasp Vardanian opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamazasp Vardanian answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Hamazasp Vardanian play as White?
As White, Hamazasp Vardanian's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamazasp Vardanian play as Black?
As Black, Hamazasp Vardanian most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Hamazasp Vardanian's FIDE rating?
Hamazasp Vardanian is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Hamazasp Vardanian played?
Our database contains 32 games by Hamazasp Vardanian, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamazasp Vardanian?
32 games by Hamazasp Vardanian 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.