Prepare against Mariam Mkrtchyan
WGM · Armenia · World #2,190 classical · FIDE ID 13310828
When preparing against Mariam Mkrtchyan, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 843 games by Mariam Mkrtchyan, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariam Mkrtchyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariam 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 | 2,374 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,274 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,274 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 843 | 373 | 188 | 282 | 44.2% |
| As White | 421 | 205 | 95 | 121 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 422 | 168 | 93 | 161 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariam Mkrtchyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariam Mkrtchyan's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 276 | 65.6% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 118 | 28.0% | 62.3% |
| g3 | 13 | 3.1% | 84.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.4% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 62.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mkrtchyan usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 112 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| e5 | 80 | 36.7% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 52.2% | 52.1% |
| d6 | 39 | 28.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 16.9% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Mariam Mkrtchyan's chess games
All 843 games by Mariam Mkrtchyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 373 wins, 188 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 61 | 29/13/19 | 47.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 25/17/15 | 43.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 45 | 28/7/10 | 62.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Dec 2024 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,493 | World Blitz w 2024 | D37 |
| Apr 2022 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,486 | Titled Tue Late | B19 |
| Dec 2025 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 2,473 | World Blitz Women 2025 | A58 |
| Mar 2023 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,472 | 23rd ch-EU w | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 53 | 2,286 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,295 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,217 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,842 |
| BLR-ARM U16 Online | 2020 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,328 |
| 21st ch-EU w | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariam Mkrtchyan's chess games?
843 games by Mariam Mkrtchyan, from Nov 2014 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 Mariam Mkrtchyan has played.
What does Mariam Mkrtchyan play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Mariam Mkrtchyan opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariam Mkrtchyan answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mariam Mkrtchyan play as White?
As White, Mariam Mkrtchyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariam Mkrtchyan play as Black?
As Black, Mariam Mkrtchyan most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Mariam Mkrtchyan's FIDE rating?
Mariam Mkrtchyan is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mariam Mkrtchyan played?
Our database contains 843 games by Mariam Mkrtchyan, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 188 draws, 282 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariam Mkrtchyan?
843 games by Mariam 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.