Prepare against Hayk Mesropyan
United Kingdom · World #12,290 classical · FIDE ID 499455
When preparing against Hayk Mesropyan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games).
Our database contains 105 games by Hayk Mesropyan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hayk Mesropyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hayk Mesropyan 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 | 2,138 | 2,146 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,962 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 47 | 16 | 42 | 44.8% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 22 | 5 | 28 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hayk Mesropyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hayk Mesropyan's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 61.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mesropyan usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mesropyan usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mesropyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Hayk Mesropyan's chess games
All 105 games by Hayk Mesropyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 47 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Niklas Schmider | 2,423 | 15th London Classic Open | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Krzysztof Lukasiewicz | 2,318 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | B10 |
| Nov 2025 | Roman Kovalskyi | 2,208 | 15th London Classic Open | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Billy Fellowes | 2,193 | English Open | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Avyukt Dasgupta | 2,158 | V Mindsports Int Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,030 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| UK Challenge Terafinal U14 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,532 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,180 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hayk Mesropyan's chess games?
105 games by Hayk Mesropyan, from Nov 2021 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 Hayk Mesropyan has played.
What does Hayk Mesropyan play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Hayk Mesropyan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hayk Mesropyan answers 1...e5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hayk Mesropyan play as White?
As White, Hayk Mesropyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hayk Mesropyan play as Black?
As Black, Hayk Mesropyan most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Hayk Mesropyan's FIDE rating?
Hayk Mesropyan is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Hayk Mesropyan played?
Our database contains 105 games by Hayk Mesropyan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hayk Mesropyan?
105 games by Hayk Mesropyan 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.