Prepare against Levon Babujian
GM · Armenia · World #3,257 classical · FIDE ID 13301993
When preparing against Levon Babujian, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,011 games by Levon Babujian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 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 | 2,329 | 2,518 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,434 | 2,507 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,489 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,011 | 470 | 215 | 326 | 46.5% |
| As White | 497 | 250 | 116 | 131 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 514 | 220 | 99 | 195 | 42.8% |
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 (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 278 | 55.9% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 174 | 35.0% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 35 | 7.0% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Babujian usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Babujian usually continues c4 (71.3% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Babujian usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Babujian usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Babujian usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Babujian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 109 | 52.9% | 45.4% |
| c5 | 92 | 44.7% | 57.1% |
| 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 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 170 | 88.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.4% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Levon Babujian's chess games
All 1,011 games by Levon Babujian 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: 470 wins, 215 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 48 | 25/8/15 | 52.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 25/11/7 | 58.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 41 | 19/12/10 | 46.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 20/3/10 | 60.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/6/16 | 51.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/10/19 | 35.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 20/3/6 | 69.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 17/4/7 | 60.7% |
| 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 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,099 |
| 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 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hovik Hayrapetyan (18 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (13 games) · Zaven Andriasian (12 games) · Arman Mikaelyan (11 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (10 games) · Gevorg Harutjunyan (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?
1,011 games by Levon Babujian, 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 Levon Babujian has played.
What does Levon Babujian play on the first move as White?
Across 497 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 (10% 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 (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 497 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levon Babujian play as Black?
As Black, Levon Babujian most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 69.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 514 games.
What is Levon Babujian's FIDE rating?
Levon Babujian is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,434 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Levon Babujian played?
Our database contains 1,011 games by Levon Babujian, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 470 wins, 215 draws, 326 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levon Babujian?
1,011 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.