Prepare against Hovik Manvelyan
United States · World #90,215 classical · FIDE ID 2037726
When preparing against Hovik Manvelyan, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Hovik Manvelyan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hovik Manvelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hovik Manvelyan 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 | 1,758 | 1,984 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 100 | 38 | 63 | 49.5% |
| As White | 105 | 57 | 19 | 28 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 43 | 19 | 35 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hovik Manvelyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hovik Manvelyan's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 41.0% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 38 | 36.2% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.4% | 69.2% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues h3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.0% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 47.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Hovik Manvelyan's chess games
All 202 games by Hovik Manvelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 100 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Russell Wong | 2,200 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A90 |
| Jun 2013 | Uyanga Byambaa | 2,136 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | E87 |
| Jan 2010 | Jules Jelinek | 2,131 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | A00 |
| Jan 2010 | James Jones | 2,075 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B25 |
| Aug 2009 | William Gray | 2,061 | San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 58 | 33 | 1,900 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2015 | 38 | 24.5 | 1,933 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2014 | 31 | 19 | 1,923 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2014 | 30 | 18 | 1,962 |
| San Francisco TNM Peter Grey Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,840 |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,930 |
| San Francisco Chernev Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hovik Manvelyan's chess games?
202 games by Hovik Manvelyan, from Nov 2009 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 Hovik Manvelyan has played.
What does Hovik Manvelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Hovik Manvelyan opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hovik Manvelyan answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Hovik Manvelyan play as White?
As White, Hovik Manvelyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hovik Manvelyan play as Black?
As Black, Hovik Manvelyan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Hovik Manvelyan's FIDE rating?
Hovik Manvelyan is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Hovik Manvelyan played?
Our database contains 202 games by Hovik Manvelyan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hovik Manvelyan?
202 games by Hovik Manvelyan 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.