Prepare against Hrair Simonian
GM · Armenia · World #2,025 classical · FIDE ID 13302337
Our database contains 984 games by Hrair Simonian, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrair Simonian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrair Simonian 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 | 2,382 | 2,521 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,494 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,477 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 984 | 434 | 280 | 270 | 44.1% |
| As White | 495 | 240 | 146 | 109 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 489 | 194 | 134 | 161 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrair Simonian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrair Simonian's side.
First moves as White (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 470 | 94.9% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 3.2% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Simonian usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Simonian usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Simonian usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Simonian usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Simonian usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Simonian usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 207 | 83.5% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 23 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 6.5% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 82.5% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 15.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Hrair Simonian's chess games
All 984 games by Hrair Simonian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 434 wins, 280 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 203 | 101/55/47 | 49.8% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 142 | 52/41/49 | 36.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 66 | 25/20/21 | 37.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 16/10/13 | 41.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 15/0/4 | 78.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Feb 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| May 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jun 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 410 | 258.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2012 | 20 | 12 | 2,458 |
| Alushta 01 | 2007 | 15 | 9 | 2,481 |
| ICC Open Final 1st | 2011 | 14 | 9 | 2,775 |
| Khmelnitsky Podillya | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 2,473 |
| 1st Alushta Summer | 2007 | 13 | 5 | 2,328 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 72nd | 2011 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,542 |
| 3rd Alushta Autumn | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrair Simonian's chess games?
984 games by Hrair Simonian, from Jul 2003 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 Hrair Simonian has played.
What does Hrair Simonian play on the first move as White?
Across 495 games with White in our database, Hrair Simonian opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrair Simonian answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hrair Simonian play as White?
As White, Hrair Simonian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (203 games, 49.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrair Simonian play as Black?
As Black, Hrair Simonian most often plays: Sicilian (142 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (66 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 489 games.
What is Hrair Simonian's FIDE rating?
Hrair Simonian is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (May 2010).
How many games has Hrair Simonian played?
Our database contains 984 games by Hrair Simonian, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 434 wins, 280 draws, 270 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrair Simonian?
984 games by Hrair Simonian 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.