Prepare against Kirk Ghazarian
GM · United States · World #388 classical · FIDE ID 30908604
Our database contains 770 games by Kirk Ghazarian, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kirk Ghazarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirk Ghazarian 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 | 2,535 | 2,546 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,377 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 770 | 331 | 229 | 210 | 43.0% |
| As White | 381 | 190 | 113 | 78 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 389 | 141 | 116 | 132 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirk Ghazarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirk Ghazarian's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 214 | 56.2% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 110 | 28.9% | 72.3% |
| c4 | 37 | 9.7% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.4% | 76.9% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 72.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ghazarian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 72.3% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 12.4% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 10.7% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 57.7% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 43 | 35.0% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Kirk Ghazarian's chess games
All 770 games by Kirk Ghazarian in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Aug 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: 331 wins, 229 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 37 | 11/22/4 | 29.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 55 | 19/12/24 | 34.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Nov 2022 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,646 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Frederik Svane | 2,626 | 60th Wch U20 | A63 |
| Aug 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,626 | Titled Tue Late | A24 |
| May 2020 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,618 | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 321 | 191 | 2,391 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,478 |
| PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Wch U12 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,161 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,579 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,482 |
| 17th American Continental | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,604 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirk Ghazarian's chess games?
770 games by Kirk Ghazarian, from Oct 2015 to Aug 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 Kirk Ghazarian has played.
What does Kirk Ghazarian play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Kirk Ghazarian opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirk Ghazarian answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kirk Ghazarian play as White?
As White, Kirk Ghazarian's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirk Ghazarian play as Black?
As Black, Kirk Ghazarian most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 389 games.
What is Kirk Ghazarian's FIDE rating?
Kirk Ghazarian is currently rated 2,535 in classical chess and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kirk Ghazarian played?
Our database contains 770 games by Kirk Ghazarian, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 229 draws, 210 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirk Ghazarian?
770 games by Kirk Ghazarian 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.