Prepare against Maria Gevorgyan
WGM · Armenia · World #7,533 classical · FIDE ID 13300270
When preparing against Maria Gevorgyan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,242 games by Maria Gevorgyan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Gevorgyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Gevorgyan 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 | 2,214 | 2,294 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,284 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,283 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,242 | 551 | 140 | 551 | 44.4% |
| As White | 619 | 300 | 61 | 258 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 623 | 251 | 79 | 293 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Gevorgyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Gevorgyan's side.
First moves as White (619 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 571 | 92.2% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 25 | 4.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 2.7% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues Nc3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues d4 (50.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 54.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Gevorgyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 178 | 62.5% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 98 | 34.4% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 61.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 92 | 37.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Maria Gevorgyan's chess games
All 1,242 games by Maria Gevorgyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 551 wins, 140 draws, 551 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 197 | 98/17/82 | 49.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 36 | 13/3/20 | 36.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 33 | 16/0/17 | 48.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 26/6/31 | 41.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 59 | 20/8/31 | 33.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 58 | 27/7/24 | 46.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 49 | 34/2/13 | 69.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 16/4/17 | 43.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 34 | 10/3/21 | 29.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,616 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Apr 2020 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,611 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Feb 2024 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Jan 2016 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,594 | ch-ARM rapid | B06 |
| Sep 2020 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 261 | 109 | 2,199 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 54 | 23 | 2,293 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 39 | 16.5 | 2,209 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,350 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,194 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 21 | 13 | 2,306 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 13 | 2,359 |
| ch-UZB w | 2015 | 20 | 11 | 2,125 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Susanna Gaboyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Gevorgyan's chess games?
1,242 games by Maria Gevorgyan, from Oct 2008 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 Maria Gevorgyan has played.
What does Maria Gevorgyan play on the first move as White?
Across 619 games with White in our database, Maria Gevorgyan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Gevorgyan answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Maria Gevorgyan play as White?
As White, Maria Gevorgyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (197 games, 49.7% win rate); Scotch Game (36 games, 36.1% win rate); French Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Gevorgyan play as Black?
As Black, Maria Gevorgyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (63 games, 41.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 46.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 623 games.
What is Maria Gevorgyan's FIDE rating?
Maria Gevorgyan is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Maria Gevorgyan played?
Our database contains 1,242 games by Maria Gevorgyan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 551 wins, 140 draws, 551 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Gevorgyan?
1,242 games by Maria Gevorgyan 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.