Prepare against Mark Kerobyan
England · World #131,724 classical · FIDE ID 343444350
When preparing against Mark Kerobyan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mark Kerobyan, covering Jan 2026 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mark Kerobyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Kerobyan 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 | 1,646 | 1,646 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,916 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,700 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 65.6% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 72.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 58 rated games against 55 different opponents, across 11 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% | 1,599 | 1,549 | 3 |
| Rapid | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% | – | – | 6 |
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 30.0% | 1,841 | 1,691 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 1,753 | 1,699 |
| 2025 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1,702 | 1,587 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Kerobyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Kerobyan's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kerobyan usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kerobyan usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kerobyan usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 95.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Mark Kerobyan's chess games
All 32 games by Mark Kerobyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 4 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ali Imam-Sadeque | 1,882 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Ian Deswarte | 1,860 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Dhriti Anand | 1,838 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Freddy Jiang | 1,831 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Gideon Faller | 1,822 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,741 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 10 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,873 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| CSC Junior Grand Prix November 2025 - Under 10 | 2025 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Kerobyan's chess games?
32 games by Mark Kerobyan, from Jan 2026 to Nov 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 Mark Kerobyan has played.
What does Mark Kerobyan play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mark Kerobyan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Kerobyan answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Kerobyan play as White?
As White, Mark Kerobyan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Kerobyan play as Black?
As Black, Mark Kerobyan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mark Kerobyan's FIDE rating?
Mark Kerobyan is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,646 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mark Kerobyan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mark Kerobyan, covering Jan 2026 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 4 losses (65.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Kerobyan?
32 games by Mark Kerobyan 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.