Prepare against Melikset Khachiyan
GM · United States · World #2,154 classical · FIDE ID 13300512
When preparing against Melikset Khachiyan, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,178 games by Melikset Khachiyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melikset Khachiyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melikset Khachiyan 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 | 2,375 | 2,546 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,471 | 2,482 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,484 | 2,484 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,178 | 475 | 457 | 246 | 40.3% |
| As White | 605 | 266 | 234 | 105 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 573 | 209 | 223 | 141 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melikset Khachiyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melikset Khachiyan's side.
First moves as White (605 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 455 | 75.2% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 95 | 15.7% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 7.8% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.3% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Khachiyan usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 119 | 44.1% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 118 | 43.7% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 22 | 8.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 71.7% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 44 | 23.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Melikset Khachiyan's chess games
All 1,178 games by Melikset Khachiyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 475 wins, 457 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 47 | 14/22/11 | 29.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 25/15/4 | 56.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 44 | 21/12/11 | 47.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 38 | 21/13/4 | 55.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 14/19/5 | 36.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 13/18/5 | 36.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 69 | 27/24/18 | 39.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 42 | 15/14/13 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 41 | 9/23/9 | 22.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 41 | 8/24/9 | 19.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 3/11/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,753 | USA tt | A03 |
| Feb 2019 | Sam Shankland | 2,725 | PRO League Stage | B51 |
| Jan 2018 | Hua Ni | 2,670 | PRO League Stage | C24 |
| Mar 2017 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,645 | Titled Tue | C63 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,612 | ch-USA Seniors | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 43 | 2,437 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 56 | 35.5 | 2,401 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 54 | 25 | 2,468 |
| ch-ARM | 1999 | 48 | 21.5 | 2,415 |
| ch-Southern California | 2026 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,445 |
| ch-USA | 2013 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,464 |
| Memorial Day Classic | 2009 | 28 | 21 | 2,490 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2024 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,467 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Enrico Sevillano (27 games) · Alexandre Kretchetov (18 games) · Varuzhan Akobian (16 games) · Zhanibek Amanov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melikset Khachiyan's chess games?
1,178 games by Melikset Khachiyan, from Apr 2003 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 Melikset Khachiyan has played.
What does Melikset Khachiyan play on the first move as White?
Across 605 games with White in our database, Melikset Khachiyan opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melikset Khachiyan answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Melikset Khachiyan play as White?
As White, Melikset Khachiyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (44 games, 47.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 605 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melikset Khachiyan play as Black?
As Black, Melikset Khachiyan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (69 games, 39.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 22.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 573 games.
What is Melikset Khachiyan's FIDE rating?
Melikset Khachiyan is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,471 in rapid and 2,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Melikset Khachiyan played?
Our database contains 1,178 games by Melikset Khachiyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 457 draws, 246 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melikset Khachiyan?
1,178 games by Melikset Khachiyan 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.