Prepare against Harutyun Barseghyan
IM · France · World #1,208 classical · FIDE ID 13304585
When preparing against Harutyun Barseghyan, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 454 games by Harutyun Barseghyan, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harutyun Barseghyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harutyun Barseghyan 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 | 2,433 | 2,519 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 2,496 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,451 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 176 | 162 | 116 | 38.8% |
| As White | 223 | 96 | 78 | 49 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 231 | 80 | 84 | 67 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harutyun Barseghyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harutyun Barseghyan's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 203 | 91.0% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.9% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Barseghyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 32.2% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 34 | 29.6% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 21.7% | 68.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 15.7% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 53.5% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 25 | 35.2% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Harutyun Barseghyan's chess games
All 454 games by Harutyun Barseghyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 176 wins, 162 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 12/15/10 | 32.4% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,678 | Titled Tue | C91 |
| Jan 2021 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,651 | chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor | A83 |
| May 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,649 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Sandro Mareco | 2,643 | 6th Cattolica Open | E32 |
| Aug 2020 | Jules Moussard | 2,625 | Barcelonca Tarde GM | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 41 | 26 | 2,528 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-A | 2021 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,601 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,404 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 10 | 2,404 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 12 | 8 | 2,582 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor | 2021 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,660 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harutyun Barseghyan's chess games?
454 games by Harutyun Barseghyan, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Harutyun Barseghyan has played.
What does Harutyun Barseghyan play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Harutyun Barseghyan opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harutyun Barseghyan answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Harutyun Barseghyan play as White?
As White, Harutyun Barseghyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 32.4% win rate); London System (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harutyun Barseghyan play as Black?
As Black, Harutyun Barseghyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Harutyun Barseghyan's FIDE rating?
Harutyun Barseghyan is currently rated 2,433 in classical chess, 2,496 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Harutyun Barseghyan played?
Our database contains 454 games by Harutyun Barseghyan, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 162 draws, 116 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harutyun Barseghyan?
454 games by Harutyun Barseghyan 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.