Prepare against Lilit Mkrtchian
IM · Armenia · World #2,476 classical · FIDE ID 13300601
Our database contains 2,188 games by Lilit Mkrtchian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lilit Mkrtchian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lilit Mkrtchian 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 | 2,360 | 2,503 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,464 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,458 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,188 | 881 | 749 | 557 | 40.3% |
| As White | 1,102 | 490 | 379 | 233 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 1,086 | 391 | 370 | 324 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lilit Mkrtchian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lilit Mkrtchian's side.
First moves as White (1,102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 374 | 33.9% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 288 | 26.1% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 228 | 20.7% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 210 | 19.1% | 59.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues Nc3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues Nc3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mkrtchian usually continues g3 (58.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 322 | 61.8% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 72 | 13.8% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 68 | 13.1% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 37 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 239 | 56.1% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 128 | 30.0% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 54 | 12.7% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
Lilit Mkrtchian's chess games
All 2,188 games by Lilit Mkrtchian 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: 881 wins, 749 draws, 557 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 103 | 49/32/22 | 47.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 34/32/13 | 43.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 71 | 27/28/16 | 38.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 25/21/13 | 42.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 28/25/6 | 47.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 20/19/8 | 42.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 46 | 20/19/7 | 43.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 17/2/10 | 58.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 91 | 28/38/25 | 30.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 87 | 34/26/27 | 39.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 61 | 15/24/22 | 24.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 58 | 15/22/21 | 25.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 50 | 17/20/13 | 34.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 47 | 13/14/20 | 27.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 43 | 20/13/10 | 46.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 42 | 18/10/14 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 41 | 18/5/18 | 43.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,629 | Cheliabinsk Arhipov Memorial | B19 |
| Dec 2014 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,616 | ch-EU rapid | A24 |
| Jan 2006 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,602 | chT-ARM Clubs | B85 |
| Dec 2014 | Kamil Miton | 2,601 | ch-EU rapid | A21 |
| Apr 2015 | Humpy Koneru | 2,581 | 5th WchT w | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 235 | 111 | 2,254 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 63 | 34 | 2,327 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 60 | 32 | 2,347 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 50 | 24 | 2,409 |
| China Elite Mind blitz w | 2016 | 30 | 9.5 | 2,351 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2000 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,274 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 22 | 13 | 2,393 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Monika Socko (26 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (21 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (20 games) · Aleksandra Goryachkina (19 games) · Inna Gaponenko (18 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (17 games) · Lela Javakhishvili (17 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lilit Mkrtchian's chess games?
2,188 games by Lilit Mkrtchian, 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 Lilit Mkrtchian has played.
What does Lilit Mkrtchian play on the first move as White?
Across 1,102 games with White in our database, Lilit Mkrtchian opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lilit Mkrtchian answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lilit Mkrtchian play as White?
As White, Lilit Mkrtchian's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (103 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (79 games, 43.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (71 games, 38.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lilit Mkrtchian play as Black?
As Black, Lilit Mkrtchian most often plays: Indian Defense (91 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (87 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (61 games, 24.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,086 games.
What is Lilit Mkrtchian's FIDE rating?
Lilit Mkrtchian is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Lilit Mkrtchian played?
Our database contains 2,188 games by Lilit Mkrtchian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 881 wins, 749 draws, 557 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lilit Mkrtchian?
2,188 games by Lilit Mkrtchian 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.