Prepare against Mari Margaryan
DEU · World #143,114 classical · FIDE ID 16279700
When preparing against Mari Margaryan, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Mari Margaryan, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mari Margaryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mari Margaryan 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 | 1,612 | 1,672 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 18 | 8 | 41 | 26.9% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mari Margaryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mari Margaryan's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 6.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 6.3% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Margaryan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 68.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 6.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Mari Margaryan's chess games
All 67 games by Mari Margaryan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Kyryl Yarmish | 1,707 | ch-GER U25 Open C | A46 |
| May 2026 | Sophie Briese | 1,694 | DEM U14w | C10 |
| May 2024 | Annika Giss | 1,642 | ch-GER U25 Open C | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Marten Rauschel | 1,538 | LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U14 | D30 |
| Aug 2026 | Victoria Richter Assencio | 1,531 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | C | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 4.5 | 791 |
| ch-Hannover Region U10 | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 528 |
| DEM U14w | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,566 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 842 |
| ch-GER U25 Open C | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,508 |
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U14 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,308 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | C | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mari Margaryan's chess games?
67 games by Mari Margaryan, from Jun 2024 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 Mari Margaryan has played.
What does Mari Margaryan play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mari Margaryan opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mari Margaryan answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mari Margaryan play as White?
As White, Mari Margaryan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mari Margaryan play as Black?
As Black, Mari Margaryan most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Mari Margaryan's FIDE rating?
Mari Margaryan is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,672 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Mari Margaryan played?
Our database contains 67 games by Mari Margaryan, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mari Margaryan?
67 games by Mari Margaryan 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.