Prepare against Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
GM · Brazil · World #336 classical · FIDE ID 2107660
When preparing against Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 41.5% over 82 games.
Our database contains 5,704 games by Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian 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 | 2,543 | 2,589 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,576 | 2,599 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,569 | 2,621 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,704 | 3,117 | 990 | 1,597 | 54.6% |
| As White | 2,899 | 1,691 | 472 | 736 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 2,805 | 1,426 | 518 | 861 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's side.
First moves as White (2,897 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 1,530 | 52.8% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 994 | 34.3% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 330 | 11.4% | 74.5% |
| c4 | 37 | 1.3% | 68.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mekhitarian usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 831 | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 241 | 19.1% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 150 | 11.9% | 62.3% |
| g6 | 28 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,018 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 918 | 90.2% | 60.1% |
| d6 | 62 | 6.1% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 30 | 2.9% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's chess games
All 5,704 games by Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian 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: 3,117 wins, 990 draws, 1,597 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 363 | 208/53/102 | 57.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 238 | 149/29/60 | 62.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 227 | 137/14/76 | 60.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 173 | 106/18/49 | 61.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 152 | 72/32/48 | 47.4% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 142 | 86/24/32 | 60.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 132 | 77/24/31 | 58.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 91 | 51/10/30 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 88 | 47/17/24 | 53.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 81 | 48/8/25 | 59.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 323 | 171/50/102 | 52.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 239 | 125/48/66 | 52.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 187 | 86/35/66 | 46.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 131 | 71/16/44 | 54.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 120 | 64/15/41 | 53.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101 | 59/8/34 | 58.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 97 | 50/17/30 | 51.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 88 | 45/10/33 | 51.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 83 | 59/10/14 | 71.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 82 | 34/15/33 | 41.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,793 | Titled Tuesday | D38 |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | C19 |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B45 |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,068 | 1,929 | 2,451 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 190 | 109.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2011 | 36 | 25 | 2,429 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 32 | 10 | 2,427 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2019 | 30 | 23.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-Paulista | 2012 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,290 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2018 | 24 | 22 | 2,478 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,465 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandr Fier (42 games) · Everaldo Matsuura (38 games) · Roberto Junio Brito Molina (36 games) · Diego Rafael Di Berardino (35 games) · Rafael Leitao (33 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (23 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (23 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (22 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's chess games?
5,704 games by Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, 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 Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian has played.
What does Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian play on the first move as White?
Across 2,897 games with White in our database, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian play as White?
As White, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (363 games, 57.3% win rate); Indian Defense (238 games, 62.6% win rate); Réti Opening (227 games, 60.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,899 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian play as Black?
As Black, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (323 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (239 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (187 games, 46.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,805 games.
What is Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian's FIDE rating?
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian is currently rated 2,543 in classical chess, 2,576 in rapid and 2,569 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,589 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian played?
Our database contains 5,704 games by Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,117 wins, 990 draws, 1,597 losses (54.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian?
5,704 games by Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian 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.