Prepare against Nare Isakhanyan
Armenia · World #53,381 classical · FIDE ID 13320700
When preparing against Nare Isakhanyan, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Nare Isakhanyan, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nare Isakhanyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nare Isakhanyan 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 | 1,880 | 1,880 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,585 | 1,585 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,603 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 28 | 8 | 19 | 50.9% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nare Isakhanyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nare Isakhanyan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Isakhanyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Isakhanyan usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Isakhanyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Isakhanyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Isakhanyan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Nare Isakhanyan's chess games
All 55 games by Nare Isakhanyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Colle System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Marharyta Dzeviatnikava | 1,678 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Sabina Sadvokassova | 1,624 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | C01 |
| Jun 2026 | Mumtozbegim Sobirova | 1,623 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | C18 |
| Jun 2026 | Nafisa Kuvandikova | 1,603 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B43 |
| Jun 2026 | Natali Asatiani | 1,603 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,354 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,813 |
| Wch U10 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,445 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,473 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,499 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls 30th | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,311 |
| Montenegro Open - Mediterranean Championship 2026 | OPEN B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,572 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nare Isakhanyan's chess games?
55 games by Nare Isakhanyan, from Oct 2022 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 Nare Isakhanyan has played.
What does Nare Isakhanyan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nare Isakhanyan opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nare Isakhanyan answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nare Isakhanyan play as White?
As White, Nare Isakhanyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nare Isakhanyan play as Black?
As Black, Nare Isakhanyan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nare Isakhanyan's FIDE rating?
Nare Isakhanyan is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,585 in rapid and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nare Isakhanyan played?
Our database contains 55 games by Nare Isakhanyan, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nare Isakhanyan?
55 games by Nare Isakhanyan 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.