Prepare against Hrant Aleksanyan
CM · Armenia · World #5,476 classical · FIDE ID 13306634
Our database contains 81 games by Hrant Aleksanyan, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hrant Aleksanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrant Aleksanyan 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 | 2,261 | 2,274 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,272 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 24.7% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrant Aleksanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrant Aleksanyan's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 56.4% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 20.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Aleksanyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 6.3% |
Hrant Aleksanyan's chess games
All 81 games by Hrant Aleksanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,472 | 17th Paleochora Open | B40 |
| Mar 2018 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,417 | 19th ch-EU | E04 |
| Jan 2018 | Dmitry Mischuk | 2,382 | 14th Moscow Open A | D85 |
| Dec 2013 | Sumiya Bilguun | 2,270 | Wch U16 | B42 |
| Oct 2014 | Eyal Grinberg | 2,214 | 24th ch-EU U16 | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,313 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| 24th ch-EU U16 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| 17th Paleochora Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrant Aleksanyan's chess games?
81 games by Hrant Aleksanyan, from Nov 2010 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 Hrant Aleksanyan has played.
What does Hrant Aleksanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Hrant Aleksanyan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrant Aleksanyan answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Hrant Aleksanyan play as White?
As White, Hrant Aleksanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrant Aleksanyan play as Black?
As Black, Hrant Aleksanyan most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Hrant Aleksanyan's FIDE rating?
Hrant Aleksanyan is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Hrant Aleksanyan played?
Our database contains 81 games by Hrant Aleksanyan, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrant Aleksanyan?
81 games by Hrant Aleksanyan 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.