Prepare against Karen Sargsyan
Czechia · World #59,579 classical · FIDE ID 13302515
When preparing against Karen Sargsyan, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 94 games by Karen Sargsyan, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Karen Sargsyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen Sargsyan 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 | 1,858 | 1,982 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,897 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 34 | 23 | 37 | 36.2% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 28.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 560 rated games against 436 different opponents, across 87 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 497 | 174 | 106 | 217 | 35.0% | 1,948 | 1,899 | 9 |
| Rapid | 63 | 26 | 5 | 32 | 41.3% | 1,770 | 1,708 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 302 | 64 | 66 | 172 | 21.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 204 | 110 | 36 | 58 | 53.9% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1,803 | 1,603 |
| 2024 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1,832 | 1,632 |
| 2023 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1,806 | 1,843 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1,985 | 1,719 |
| 2020 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 1,821 | 1,856 |
| 2019 | 52 | 19 | 11 | 22 | 1,874 | 1,842 |
| 2018 | 56 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 1,921 | 1,891 |
| 2017 | 44 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| 2016 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 1,912 | 1,838 |
| 2015 | 54 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 1,877 | 1,892 |
| 2014 | 44 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 1,965 | 1,946 |
| 2013 | 40 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 1,900 | 1,956 |
| 2012 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 2,042 | 2,055 |
| 2011 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 2,052 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 48 | 14 | 7 | 27 | 2,033 | 1,909 |
| 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,970 | 1,742 |
| 2008 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2,016 | 1,856 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,051 | 1,880 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen Sargsyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen Sargsyan's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 75.0% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sargsyan usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Karen Sargsyan's chess games
All 94 games by Karen Sargsyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Yrij Vorobyov | 2,254 | Ricany Open | E06 |
| Sep 2012 | Milan Koys | 2,104 | Ricany Open | B48 |
| Nov 2015 | Lukasz Domanski | 2,083 | 7th Plzen Open | C45 |
| Aug 2010 | Zdenek Voracek | 2,056 | Ricany Open | D85 |
| Aug 2011 | Filip Maly | 2,007 | Ricany Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 21 | 12 | 2,005 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,909 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| 14th Prague Golden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| 25th Jirasek Memorial Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,949 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,868 |
| 11th Prague Open A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen Sargsyan's chess games?
94 games by Karen Sargsyan, from Apr 2008 to Oct 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 Sargsyan has played.
What does Karen Sargsyan play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Karen Sargsyan opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen Sargsyan answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Karen Sargsyan play as White?
As White, Karen Sargsyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen Sargsyan play as Black?
As Black, Karen Sargsyan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Karen Sargsyan's FIDE rating?
Karen Sargsyan is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Karen Sargsyan played?
Our database contains 94 games by Karen Sargsyan, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen Sargsyan?
94 games by Karen Sargsyan 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.