Prepare against Levon Babujian
GM · Armenia · World #3,286 classical · FIDE ID 13301993
Our database contains 980 games by Levon Babujian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Levon Babujian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Levon Babujian 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 | 2,327 | 2,518 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,434 | 2,507 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,489 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 980 | 452 | 208 | 320 | 46.1% |
| As White | 481 | 240 | 112 | 129 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 499 | 212 | 96 | 191 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Levon Babujian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Levon Babujian's side.
First moves as White (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 270 | 56.1% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 166 | 34.5% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 35 | 7.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Babujian usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Babujian usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Babujian usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Babujian usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Babujian usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Babujian usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 106 | 53.0% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 89 | 44.5% | 58.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 163 | 87.6% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.8% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Levon Babujian's chess games
All 980 games by Levon Babujian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 452 wins, 208 draws, 320 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 46 | 23/8/15 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 40 | 19/12/9 | 47.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 24/9/7 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 20/3/10 | 60.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/10/19 | 35.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 22/6/14 | 52.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,707 | Al Ain Rapid | C26 |
| Aug 2010 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,667 | Arctic Chess Challenge | E13 |
| Oct 2018 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,654 | 1st Goa Open | C88 |
| Jun 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,650 | Jermuk Asrian Mem 13th | D31 |
| Mar 2014 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,640 | 15th ch-EU | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial | 2021 | 43 | 21 | 2,459 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2008 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,540 |
| ch-ARM | 2009 | 24 | 13 | 2,565 |
| Lake Sevan | 2009 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,479 |
| Izmir Open | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,451 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 72nd | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 2,511 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hovik Hayrapetyan (18 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (13 games) · Zaven Andriasian (12 games) · Arman Mikaelyan (11 games) · Gevorg Harutjunyan (10 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (10 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (10 games) · Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Levon Babujian's chess games?
980 games by Levon Babujian, from Apr 2003 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 Levon Babujian has played.
What does Levon Babujian play on the first move as White?
Across 481 games with White in our database, Levon Babujian opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Levon Babujian answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Levon Babujian play as White?
As White, Levon Babujian's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 481 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levon Babujian play as Black?
As Black, Levon Babujian most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Levon Babujian's FIDE rating?
Levon Babujian is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,434 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Levon Babujian played?
Our database contains 980 games by Levon Babujian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 452 wins, 208 draws, 320 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levon Babujian?
980 games by Levon Babujian 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.