Prepare against Hamlet Antonyan
CM · Armenia · World #9,954 classical · FIDE ID 13315625
When preparing against Hamlet Antonyan, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Hamlet Antonyan, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hamlet Antonyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamlet Antonyan 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 | 2,171 | 2,215 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,189 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,267 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 147 | 32 | 153 | 44.3% |
| As White | 164 | 80 | 12 | 72 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 168 | 67 | 20 | 81 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamlet Antonyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamlet Antonyan's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 45.7% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 66 | 40.2% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 9 | 5.5% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.7% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.0% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues Nc3 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Antonyan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 86.8% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 54.1% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 27 | 44.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Hamlet Antonyan's chess games
All 332 games by Hamlet Antonyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 147 wins, 32 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 56 | 28/4/24 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/4/15 | 45.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,708 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,689 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,655 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Apr 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,641 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| May 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 107 | 56 | 2,326 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,189 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,295 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,508 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,389 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,495 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamlet Antonyan's chess games?
332 games by Hamlet Antonyan, from Dec 2017 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 Hamlet Antonyan has played.
What does Hamlet Antonyan play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Hamlet Antonyan opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamlet Antonyan answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...a5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hamlet Antonyan play as White?
As White, Hamlet Antonyan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamlet Antonyan play as Black?
As Black, Hamlet Antonyan most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Hamlet Antonyan's FIDE rating?
Hamlet Antonyan is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Hamlet Antonyan played?
Our database contains 332 games by Hamlet Antonyan, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 32 draws, 153 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamlet Antonyan?
332 games by Hamlet Antonyan 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.