Prepare against Karen Movsziszian
GM · Armenia · World #1,893 classical · FIDE ID 13301152
When preparing against Karen Movsziszian, expect 1.g3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 2,421 games by Karen Movsziszian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karen Movsziszian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen Movsziszian 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 | 2,389 | 2,570 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,531 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,397 | 2,536 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,421 | 1,263 | 633 | 525 | 52.2% |
| As White | 1,211 | 700 | 317 | 194 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 1,210 | 563 | 316 | 331 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen Movsziszian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen Movsziszian's side.
First moves as White (1,211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 622 | 51.4% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 201 | 16.6% | 73.9% |
| e4 | 189 | 15.6% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 176 | 14.5% | 70.2% |
| d3 | 13 | 1.1% | 88.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.6% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 51% of White games, 70.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues Bg2 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues Bg2 (64.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues Bg2 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 73.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues c4 (77.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Movsziszian usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (582 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 268 | 46.0% | 65.5% |
| d6 | 188 | 32.3% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 110 | 18.9% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 198 | 44.9% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 117 | 26.5% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 98 | 22.2% | 66.8% |
| f5 | 17 | 3.9% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Karen Movsziszian's chess games
All 2,421 games by Karen Movsziszian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,263 wins, 633 draws, 525 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 428 | 262/98/68 | 61.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 188 | 98/51/39 | 52.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 64 | 33/18/13 | 51.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 59 | 31/16/12 | 52.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 38 | 25/11/2 | 65.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 36 | 17/17/2 | 47.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 16/2/1 | 84.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 377 | 211/77/89 | 56.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 194 | 64/62/68 | 33.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 109 | 50/31/28 | 45.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 68 | 21/25/22 | 30.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 27/11/13 | 52.9% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 20/9/4 | 60.6% |
| A21 | English Opening | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Loek Van Wely | 2,654 | Rabat Blitz Marathon 5th | E94 |
| Feb 2013 | Fernando Peralta | 2,632 | chT-Catalunya Honor | E94 |
| Jun 2014 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,631 | Rabat Blitz Marathon 5th | A00 |
| Jan 2019 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,630 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | E97 |
| May 2016 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,626 | 5th Llucmajor Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 48 | 25.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 44 | 32.5 | 2,481 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 42 | 20 | 2,440 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,449 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 23 | 15 | 2,565 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 2,530 |
| Granada Open | 2007 | 17 | 12 | 2,585 |
| Manresa Open | 1997 | 17 | 13 | 2,554 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Fernando Peralta (12 games) · Ruslan Pogorelov (12 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (11 games) · Juan Mellado Trivino (11 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (11 games) · Daniel Alsina Leal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen Movsziszian's chess games?
2,421 games by Karen Movsziszian, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Movsziszian has played.
What does Karen Movsziszian play on the first move as White?
Across 1,211 games with White in our database, Karen Movsziszian opens with 1.g3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen Movsziszian answers 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karen Movsziszian play as White?
As White, Karen Movsziszian's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (428 games, 61.2% win rate); Réti Opening (188 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen Movsziszian play as Black?
As Black, Karen Movsziszian most often plays: Modern Defense (377 games, 56.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (194 games, 33.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (109 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,210 games.
What is Karen Movsziszian's FIDE rating?
Karen Movsziszian is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,397 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,570 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Karen Movsziszian played?
Our database contains 2,421 games by Karen Movsziszian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,263 wins, 633 draws, 525 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen Movsziszian?
2,421 games by Karen Movsziszian 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.