Prepare against Mikayel Manvelyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,515 classical · FIDE ID 13310143
When preparing against Mikayel Manvelyan, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,053 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikayel Manvelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikayel Manvelyan 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 | 2,358 | 2,398 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,401 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,494 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,053 | 519 | 125 | 409 | 49.3% |
| As White | 526 | 273 | 64 | 189 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 527 | 246 | 61 | 220 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikayel Manvelyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikayel Manvelyan's side.
First moves as White (525 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 461 | 87.8% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 64 | 12.2% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 128 | 51.2% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 120 | 48.0% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 98 | 59.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 65 | 39.4% | 53.1% |
Mikayel Manvelyan's chess games
All 1,053 games by Mikayel Manvelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 519 wins, 125 draws, 409 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 63 | 22/7/34 | 34.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 25/6/15 | 54.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 41 | 19/5/17 | 46.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/3/17 | 45.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 36 | 18/4/14 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 19/3/7 | 65.5% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 29 | 14/0/15 | 48.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| D00 | London System | 20 | 8/0/12 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | C90 |
| May 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | Titled Tuesday | C70 |
| Mar 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tue | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 835 | 471 | 2,352 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 18.5 | 2,305 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,255 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,428 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikayel Manvelyan's chess games?
1,053 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, from Jun 2016 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 Mikayel Manvelyan has played.
What does Mikayel Manvelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 525 games with White in our database, Mikayel Manvelyan opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikayel Manvelyan answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Mikayel Manvelyan play as White?
As White, Mikayel Manvelyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (63 games, 34.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (41 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikayel Manvelyan play as Black?
As Black, Mikayel Manvelyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 527 games.
What is Mikayel Manvelyan's FIDE rating?
Mikayel Manvelyan is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mikayel Manvelyan played?
Our database contains 1,053 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 519 wins, 125 draws, 409 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikayel Manvelyan?
1,053 games by Mikayel Manvelyan 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.