Prepare against Henrik Stepanyan
United Kingdom · World #9,200 classical · FIDE ID 401030
Our database contains 249 games by Henrik Stepanyan, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Stepanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Stepanyan 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 | 2,182 | 2,207 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,197 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,174 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 87 | 87 | 75 | 34.9% |
| As White | 126 | 55 | 43 | 28 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 123 | 32 | 44 | 47 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Stepanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Stepanyan's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 65.1% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 44 | 34.9% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Stepanyan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 90.4% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 85.1% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
Henrik Stepanyan's chess games
All 249 games by Henrik Stepanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 87 wins, 87 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Mark L Hebden | 2,453 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | E90 |
| May 2020 | James R Adair | 2,450 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | E11 |
| May 2020 | Keith C Arkell | 2,429 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | D34 |
| May 2020 | Ritvars Reimanis | 2,421 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | D34 |
| Jun 2025 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,391 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,355 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2,331 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz C | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Stepanyan's chess games?
249 games by Henrik Stepanyan, from Jul 2010 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 Henrik Stepanyan has played.
What does Henrik Stepanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Henrik Stepanyan opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Stepanyan answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Henrik Stepanyan play as White?
As White, Henrik Stepanyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Stepanyan play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Stepanyan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Elephant Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Henrik Stepanyan's FIDE rating?
Henrik Stepanyan is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Henrik Stepanyan played?
Our database contains 249 games by Henrik Stepanyan, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 87 draws, 75 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Stepanyan?
249 games by Henrik Stepanyan 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.