Prepare against Narine Gasparian
WIM · Armenia · World #45,163 classical · FIDE ID 13300806
When preparing against Narine Gasparian, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 131 games by Narine Gasparian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Narine Gasparian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Narine Gasparian 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 | 1,913 | 2,227 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 49 | 24 | 58 | 37.4% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 15 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 9 | 30 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Narine Gasparian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Narine Gasparian's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 90.0% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.1% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 90.0% | 40.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Narine Gasparian's chess games
All 131 games by Narine Gasparian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Diana Darchia | 2,445 | Tbilisi zt w | A31 |
| Jan 1999 | Maria Manakova | 2,344 | Tbilisi zt w | A90 |
| May 2000 | Elina Danielian | 2,331 | ch-Black Sea Countries w | D48 |
| Jan 2008 | Lilit Galojan | 2,307 | ch-ARM w 62nd | E15 |
| Jan 1999 | Goar Hlgatian | 2,239 | Tbilisi zt w | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 1998 | 20 | 13 | 2,302 |
| Yerevan Open | 1996 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 3rd ch-EU w | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-ARM w 62nd | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| 78th ch-ARM w | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-ARM w 68th | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| Tbilisi zt w | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Narine Gasparian's chess games?
131 games by Narine Gasparian, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Narine Gasparian has played.
What does Narine Gasparian play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Narine Gasparian opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Narine Gasparian answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Narine Gasparian play as White?
As White, Narine Gasparian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Narine Gasparian play as Black?
As Black, Narine Gasparian most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Narine Gasparian's FIDE rating?
Narine Gasparian is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Narine Gasparian played?
Our database contains 131 games by Narine Gasparian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Narine Gasparian?
131 games by Narine Gasparian 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.