Prepare against Mher Hovhannisyan
GM · Belgium · World #1,626 classical · FIDE ID 13300865
Our database contains 740 games by Mher Hovhannisyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mher Hovhannisyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mher Hovhannisyan 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 | 2,403 | 2,536 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,409 | 2,463 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,390 | 2,509 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 740 | 330 | 258 | 152 | 44.6% |
| As White | 382 | 178 | 131 | 73 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 358 | 152 | 127 | 79 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mher Hovhannisyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mher Hovhannisyan's side.
First moves as White (382 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 42.1% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 105 | 27.5% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 26.7% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 162 | 91.0% | 62.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 5.6% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 85 | 70.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.0% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Mher Hovhannisyan's chess games
All 740 games by Mher Hovhannisyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 330 wins, 258 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 63 | 32/17/14 | 50.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 17/15/6 | 44.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/11/1 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 63 | 22/32/9 | 34.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 19/13/12 | 43.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 21/11/12 | 47.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| E03 | Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,645 | Leuven Open 19th | E42 |
| Oct 2019 | Ioannis Papaioannou | 2,645 | 22nd EU-chT | A17 |
| Apr 2012 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,570 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | C14 |
| May 2013 | Emanuel Berg | 2,561 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E70 |
| Jul 2011 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,548 | ch-BEL | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2025 | 141 | 86.5 | 2,466 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 8 | 2,316 |
| Antwerp InventiChess | 2011 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 17 | 14 | 2,524 |
| Yerevan Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,549 |
| 01st Brasschaat | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,503 |
| 14th Brasschaat Open | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,528 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandre Dgebuadze (21 games) · Geert Van der Stricht (16 games) · Stefan Docx (15 games) · Steven Geirnaert (11 games) · Stefan Beukema (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mher Hovhannisyan's chess games?
740 games by Mher Hovhannisyan, from Apr 2003 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 Mher Hovhannisyan has played.
What does Mher Hovhannisyan play on the first move as White?
Across 382 games with White in our database, Mher Hovhannisyan opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mher Hovhannisyan answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mher Hovhannisyan play as White?
As White, Mher Hovhannisyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (63 games, 50.8% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 382 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mher Hovhannisyan play as Black?
As Black, Mher Hovhannisyan most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 34.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 43.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (44 games, 47.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Mher Hovhannisyan's FIDE rating?
Mher Hovhannisyan is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,409 in rapid and 2,390 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,536 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Mher Hovhannisyan played?
Our database contains 740 games by Mher Hovhannisyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 258 draws, 152 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mher Hovhannisyan?
740 games by Mher Hovhannisyan 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.