Prepare against Arman Mikaelyan
GM · Armenia · World #498 classical · FIDE ID 13304852
Our database contains 2,023 games by Arman Mikaelyan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arman Mikaelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arman Mikaelyan 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 | 2,511 | 2,560 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,456 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,462 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,023 | 1,012 | 389 | 622 | 50.0% |
| As White | 1,012 | 556 | 192 | 264 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 1,011 | 456 | 197 | 358 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arman Mikaelyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arman Mikaelyan's side.
First moves as White (1,012 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 515 | 50.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 228 | 22.5% | 74.6% |
| e4 | 183 | 18.1% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 1.6% | 78.1% |
| e3 | 15 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 12 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 74.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues g3 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mikaelyan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 182 | 41.6% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 178 | 40.6% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 27 | 6.2% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 3.9% | 35.3% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 2.1% | 55.6% |
| a6 | 7 | 1.6% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 182 | 50.8% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 120 | 33.5% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 22 | 6.1% | 54.5% |
| b6 | 7 | 2.0% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.0% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
Arman Mikaelyan's chess games
All 2,023 games by Arman Mikaelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 1,012 wins, 389 draws, 622 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 119 | 45/35/39 | 37.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 79 | 64/5/10 | 81.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 47 | 27/10/10 | 57.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 34 | 21/9/4 | 61.8% |
| A45 | London System | 31 | 19/4/8 | 61.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 19/2/6 | 70.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 25 | 4/12/9 | 16.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 93 | 27/32/34 | 29.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 70 | 43/11/16 | 61.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 66 | 36/10/20 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 36/9/19 | 56.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 13/9/15 | 35.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 34 | 19/6/9 | 55.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
| Feb 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Oct 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | E43 |
| Oct 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,037 | 650.5 | 2,466 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial | 2021 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,439 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 33 | 20 | 2,453 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,436 |
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,437 |
| 75th ARM-ch 1st League | 2015 | 22 | 13 | 2,539 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,463 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,519 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hovik Hayrapetyan (15 games) · Tigran K. Harutyunyan (14 games) · Anna M. Sargsyan (12 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games) · David Paravyan (11 games) · Levon Babujian (11 games) · Aram Hakobyan (10 games) · Mamikon Gharibyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arman Mikaelyan's chess games?
2,023 games by Arman Mikaelyan, from Jul 2009 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 Arman Mikaelyan has played.
What does Arman Mikaelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,012 games with White in our database, Arman Mikaelyan opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arman Mikaelyan answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Arman Mikaelyan play as White?
As White, Arman Mikaelyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (119 games, 37.8% win rate); Réti Opening (79 games, 81.0% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 57.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,012 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arman Mikaelyan play as Black?
As Black, Arman Mikaelyan most often plays: Slav Defense (93 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 61.4% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,011 games.
What is Arman Mikaelyan's FIDE rating?
Arman Mikaelyan is currently rated 2,511 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Arman Mikaelyan played?
Our database contains 2,023 games by Arman Mikaelyan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,012 wins, 389 draws, 622 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arman Mikaelyan?
2,023 games by Arman Mikaelyan 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.