Prepare against Levon Mkrtchyan
FM · Spain · World #3,745 classical · FIDE ID 13309560
Our database contains 240 games by Levon Mkrtchyan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Levon Mkrtchyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Levon Mkrtchyan 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 | 2,311 | 2,311 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,197 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,153 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 106 | 84 | 50 | 44.2% |
| As White | 121 | 62 | 43 | 16 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 119 | 44 | 41 | 34 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Levon Mkrtchyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Levon Mkrtchyan's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 95.0% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.1% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 76.4% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
Levon Mkrtchyan's chess games
All 240 games by Levon Mkrtchyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 106 wins, 84 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,456 | ch-ESP rapid | B35 |
| Feb 2022 | Francisco Montoliu Cervero | 2,415 | chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | C02 |
| Sep 2022 | Pablo Fernandez Borrego | 2,400 | chT-ESP Rapid | C10 |
| Jul 2020 | Gabriel Quispe Arteaga | 2,397 | ch-Madrid final | B47 |
| May 2021 | Leandro Garcia Luengo | 2,350 | chT-Madrid | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf | 2021 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2020 | 21 | 11 | 2,176 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,377 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 11th Mostoles Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,096 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Levon Mkrtchyan's chess games?
240 games by Levon Mkrtchyan, from Sep 2014 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 Levon Mkrtchyan has played.
What does Levon Mkrtchyan play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Levon Mkrtchyan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Levon Mkrtchyan answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Levon Mkrtchyan play as White?
As White, Levon Mkrtchyan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levon Mkrtchyan play as Black?
As Black, Levon Mkrtchyan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Levon Mkrtchyan's FIDE rating?
Levon Mkrtchyan is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Levon Mkrtchyan played?
Our database contains 240 games by Levon Mkrtchyan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 84 draws, 50 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levon Mkrtchyan?
240 games by Levon Mkrtchyan 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.