Prepare against Manvel Arakelyan
FM · Armenia · World #3,582 classical · FIDE ID 13317415
When preparing against Manvel Arakelyan, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 827 games by Manvel Arakelyan, covering Jun 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manvel Arakelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manvel Arakelyan 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 | 2,317 | 2,382 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,297 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 827 | 402 | 112 | 313 | 48.6% |
| As White | 424 | 223 | 58 | 143 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 403 | 179 | 54 | 170 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manvel Arakelyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manvel Arakelyan's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 346 | 82.0% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 10.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 5.9% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.7% | 92.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues d4 (78.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Arakelyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 92.6% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.8% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 50.8% | 40.8% |
| e6 | 44 | 34.4% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 13.3% | 41.2% |
Manvel Arakelyan's chess games
All 827 games by Manvel Arakelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2021 - 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: 402 wins, 112 draws, 313 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 22/5/23 | 44.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 40 | 20/2/18 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 18/8/12 | 47.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 26/4/5 | 74.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 22/9/15 | 47.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 34 | 20/3/11 | 58.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 10/4/19 | 30.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B10 |
| Nov 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Sep 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,643 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Jan 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,628 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Mar 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 418 | 237 | 2,329 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 131 | 71 | 2,401 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 14 | 2,463 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,145 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,459 |
| World Youth Open U14 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manvel Arakelyan's chess games?
827 games by Manvel Arakelyan, from Jun 2021 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 Manvel Arakelyan has played.
What does Manvel Arakelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Manvel Arakelyan opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manvel Arakelyan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Manvel Arakelyan play as White?
As White, Manvel Arakelyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (38 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manvel Arakelyan play as Black?
As Black, Manvel Arakelyan most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Manvel Arakelyan's FIDE rating?
Manvel Arakelyan is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Manvel Arakelyan played?
Our database contains 827 games by Manvel Arakelyan, covering Jun 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 402 wins, 112 draws, 313 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manvel Arakelyan?
827 games by Manvel Arakelyan 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.