Prepare against Karen H. Grigoryan
GM · Armenia · World #878 classical · FIDE ID 13301004
Our database contains 1,891 games by Karen H. Grigoryan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karen H. Grigoryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen H. Grigoryan 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 | 2,464 | 2,666 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,622 | 2,689 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,619 | 2,704 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,891 | 1,060 | 552 | 279 | 56.1% |
| As White | 950 | 608 | 232 | 110 | 64.0% |
| As Black | 941 | 452 | 320 | 169 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen H. Grigoryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen H. Grigoryan's side.
First moves as White (950 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 34.0% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 315 | 33.2% | 75.9% |
| Nf3 | 151 | 15.9% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 116 | 12.2% | 72.4% |
| g3 | 36 | 3.8% | 87.5% |
| b4 | 6 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues Nf3 (80.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues d4 (84.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 75.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues c4 (75.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Grigoryan usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 273 | 61.9% | 70.3% |
| e5 | 83 | 18.8% | 56.6% |
| g6 | 21 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 20 | 4.5% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 3.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.5% | 77.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 56.3% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 55 | 15.7% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 41 | 11.7% | 69.5% |
| d6 | 36 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 11 | 3.1% | 86.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
Karen H. Grigoryan's chess games
All 1,891 games by Karen H. Grigoryan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 1,060 wins, 552 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 72 | 36/24/12 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 58 | 37/18/3 | 63.8% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 52 | 31/15/6 | 59.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 40 | 30/8/2 | 75.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 20/12/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 25 | 21/3/1 | 84.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 19/4/1 | 79.2% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 87 | 54/18/15 | 62.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 71 | 36/24/11 | 50.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 36/21/9 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 9/26/6 | 22.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/14/3 | 43.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Yi Wei | 2,753 | World Rapid 2024 | B95 |
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,738 | World Rapid 2024 | A06 |
| Dec 2013 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,711 | ch-EU blitz | A11 |
| May 2013 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,705 | 14th ch-EUR | A34 |
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B1 | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2019 | 28 | 13 | 2,579 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-SRB | 2017 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,622 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,507 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,609 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,559 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,458 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 16 | 11 | 2,645 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jules Moussard (29 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (15 games) · Alexei Shirov (12 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (12 games) · Robert Hovhannisyan (12 games) · Zaven Andriasian (11 games) · Aram Hakobyan (11 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen H. Grigoryan's chess games?
1,891 games by Karen H. Grigoryan, from Apr 2007 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 Karen H. Grigoryan has played.
What does Karen H. Grigoryan play on the first move as White?
Across 950 games with White in our database, Karen H. Grigoryan opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen H. Grigoryan answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Karen H. Grigoryan play as White?
As White, Karen H. Grigoryan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (72 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 63.8% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 59.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 950 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen H. Grigoryan play as Black?
As Black, Karen H. Grigoryan most often plays: Sicilian (87 games, 62.1% win rate); Modern Defense (71 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (66 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 941 games.
What is Karen H. Grigoryan's FIDE rating?
Karen H. Grigoryan is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,622 in rapid and 2,619 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,666 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Karen H. Grigoryan played?
Our database contains 1,891 games by Karen H. Grigoryan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,060 wins, 552 draws, 279 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen H. Grigoryan?
1,891 games by Karen H. Grigoryan 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.