Prepare against Karen Tovmasyan
Armenia · World #24,186 classical · FIDE ID 13315544
When preparing against Karen Tovmasyan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Karen Tovmasyan, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karen Tovmasyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen Tovmasyan 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 | 2,024 | 2,141 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,996 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen Tovmasyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen Tovmasyan's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Tovmasyan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Tovmasyan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tovmasyan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Karen Tovmasyan's chess games
All 32 games by Karen Tovmasyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Muhamet Asllani | 2,283 | World Amateur U2300 | B35 |
| Jun 2023 | Saad Abobaker Elmi | 2,244 | Wch U18 Blitz | B31 |
| Nov 2025 | T Bohati | 2,214 | World Amateur U2300 | D15 |
| Jun 2023 | Amanmuhammet Hommadov | 2,190 | Wch U18 Rapid | B77 |
| Jun 2023 | Jakub Chyzy | 2,175 | Wch U18 Blitz | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 15th Poti Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Jermuk Asrian Mem 13th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,184 |
| Tsaghkadzor Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen Tovmasyan's chess games?
32 games by Karen Tovmasyan, from Sep 2017 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 Tovmasyan has played.
What does Karen Tovmasyan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Karen Tovmasyan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen Tovmasyan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karen Tovmasyan play as White?
As White, Karen Tovmasyan's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen Tovmasyan play as Black?
As Black, Karen Tovmasyan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Karen Tovmasyan's FIDE rating?
Karen Tovmasyan is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Karen Tovmasyan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Karen Tovmasyan, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen Tovmasyan?
32 games by Karen Tovmasyan 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.