Prepare against Manvel Vardanyan
Armenia · World #58,260 classical · FIDE ID 13324497
When preparing against Manvel Vardanyan, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Manvel Vardanyan, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manvel Vardanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manvel Vardanyan 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 | 1,862 | 1,862 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 56.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manvel Vardanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manvel Vardanyan's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vardanyan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Manvel Vardanyan's chess games
All 32 games by Manvel Vardanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 18 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lukian Huzela | 2,091 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Artem Kucher | 2,068 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Myron Netrebka | 2,043 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Kajetan Wilczek | 1,998 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B73 |
| Jun 2026 | Kaviinayan Meiyazhagan | 1,998 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 12 | 9 | 2,165 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,866 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,139 |
| 33rd EY Open U8 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,381 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manvel Vardanyan's chess games?
32 games by Manvel Vardanyan, from Sep 2024 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 Manvel Vardanyan has played.
What does Manvel Vardanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Manvel Vardanyan opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manvel Vardanyan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Manvel Vardanyan play as White?
As White, Manvel Vardanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manvel Vardanyan play as Black?
As Black, Manvel Vardanyan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manvel Vardanyan's FIDE rating?
Manvel Vardanyan is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Manvel Vardanyan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Manvel Vardanyan, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manvel Vardanyan?
32 games by Manvel Vardanyan 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.