Prepare against Mikayel Rostomyan
FM · Armenia · World #3,886 classical · FIDE ID 13313754
Our database contains 464 games by Mikayel Rostomyan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikayel Rostomyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikayel Rostomyan 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 | 2,306 | 2,358 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,222 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,229 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 191 | 79 | 194 | 41.2% |
| As White | 229 | 94 | 47 | 88 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 235 | 97 | 32 | 106 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikayel Rostomyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikayel Rostomyan's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 167 | 72.9% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 13.5% | 38.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 12.2% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 38.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues e3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Rostomyan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 74.5% | 42.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 8.8% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 78.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.9% | 64.3% |
Mikayel Rostomyan's chess games
All 464 games by Mikayel Rostomyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 191 wins, 79 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 13/11/17 | 31.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/6/17 | 23.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 3/3/14 | 15.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Sarana | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| May 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | D06 |
| Feb 2023 | Vahap Sanal | 2,590 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2023 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | S RUS Grigoriants | 2,550 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 330 | 171 | 2,312 |
| ch-Southern California | 2026 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 82nd | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 15th Poti Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikayel Rostomyan's chess games?
464 games by Mikayel Rostomyan, from Aug 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 Rostomyan has played.
What does Mikayel Rostomyan play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Mikayel Rostomyan opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikayel Rostomyan answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Mikayel Rostomyan play as White?
As White, Mikayel Rostomyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikayel Rostomyan play as Black?
As Black, Mikayel Rostomyan most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Mikayel Rostomyan's FIDE rating?
Mikayel Rostomyan is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Mikayel Rostomyan played?
Our database contains 464 games by Mikayel Rostomyan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 79 draws, 194 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikayel Rostomyan?
464 games by Mikayel Rostomyan 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.