Prepare against Mikayel Manvelyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,535 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 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,067 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,348 | 2,401 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,494 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,067 | 527 | 125 | 415 | 49.4% |
| As White | 532 | 278 | 64 | 190 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 535 | 249 | 61 | 225 | 46.5% |
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 (531 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 467 | 87.9% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 64 | 12.1% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Manvelyan usually continues Nf3 (58.2% 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 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 128 | 50.4% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 124 | 48.8% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 98 | 58.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 67 | 40.1% | 53.0% |
Mikayel Manvelyan's chess games
All 1,067 games by Mikayel Manvelyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 527 wins, 125 draws, 415 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 | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 18/4/15 | 48.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 16/6/15 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/3/17 | 45.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 19/3/7 | 65.5% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 29 | 14/0/15 | 48.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| 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 | 21 | 9/0/12 | 42.9% |
| 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 | Alexey 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 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,505 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,255 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,428 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikayel Manvelyan's chess games?
1,067 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, from Jun 2016 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 Mikayel Manvelyan has played.
What does Mikayel Manvelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 531 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 (50% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% 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 532 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikayel Manvelyan play as Black?
As Black, Mikayel Manvelyan most often plays: Réti Opening (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Mikayel Manvelyan's FIDE rating?
Mikayel Manvelyan is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mikayel Manvelyan played?
Our database contains 1,067 games by Mikayel Manvelyan, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 527 wins, 125 draws, 415 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikayel Manvelyan?
1,067 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.