Prepare against Narek Ghimoyan
CM · Armenia · World #5,774 classical · FIDE ID 13315412
When preparing against Narek Ghimoyan, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Narek Ghimoyan, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Narek Ghimoyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Narek Ghimoyan 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 | 2,254 | 2,280 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,085 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,234 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 169 | 57 | 163 | 43.4% |
| As White | 189 | 86 | 28 | 75 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 200 | 83 | 29 | 88 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Narek Ghimoyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Narek Ghimoyan's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 84.7% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 14.3% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ghimoyan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 60.2% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 78.4% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.5% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Narek Ghimoyan's chess games
All 389 games by Narek Ghimoyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 169 wins, 57 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/3/17 | 47.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 14/0/5 | 73.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/0/14 | 26.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| May 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| May 2024 | Oliver Mihok | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 327 | 172 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| Wch U16 rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,155 |
| 7th Yerevan Open A | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,110 |
| 16th Poti Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Narek Ghimoyan's chess games?
389 games by Narek Ghimoyan, from Sep 2017 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 Narek Ghimoyan has played.
What does Narek Ghimoyan play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Narek Ghimoyan opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Narek Ghimoyan answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Narek Ghimoyan play as White?
As White, Narek Ghimoyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Narek Ghimoyan play as Black?
As Black, Narek Ghimoyan most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Narek Ghimoyan's FIDE rating?
Narek Ghimoyan is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Narek Ghimoyan played?
Our database contains 389 games by Narek Ghimoyan, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 57 draws, 163 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Narek Ghimoyan?
389 games by Narek Ghimoyan 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.