Prepare against Hrayr Hovhannisyan
CM · Sweden · World #6,946 classical · FIDE ID 13308017
When preparing against Hrayr Hovhannisyan, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Hrayr Hovhannisyan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrayr Hovhannisyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrayr 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 | 2,226 | 2,238 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,274 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,265 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 45.2% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrayr Hovhannisyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrayr Hovhannisyan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Hrayr Hovhannisyan's chess games
All 42 games by Hrayr Hovhannisyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Sebastian Mauritsson | 2,396 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | E68 |
| Aug 2025 | Mert Ceyhan | 2,274 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Logan C Shafer | 2,234 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Anuar Tureshbayev | 2,214 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Frank Buchenau | 2,205 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 7 | 2,140 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| Vasteras Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrayr Hovhannisyan's chess games?
42 games by Hrayr Hovhannisyan, from Nov 2012 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 Hrayr Hovhannisyan has played.
What does Hrayr Hovhannisyan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Hrayr Hovhannisyan opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrayr Hovhannisyan answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hrayr Hovhannisyan play as White?
As White, Hrayr Hovhannisyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrayr Hovhannisyan play as Black?
As Black, Hrayr Hovhannisyan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Hrayr Hovhannisyan's FIDE rating?
Hrayr Hovhannisyan is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Hrayr Hovhannisyan played?
Our database contains 42 games by Hrayr Hovhannisyan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrayr Hovhannisyan?
42 games by Hrayr 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.