Prepare against Norayr Torosyan
IM · Armenia · World #2,194 classical · FIDE ID 13300431
Our database contains 284 games by Norayr Torosyan, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norayr Torosyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norayr Torosyan 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 | 2,373 | 2,404 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,377 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,378 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 102 | 95 | 87 | 35.9% |
| As White | 142 | 68 | 43 | 31 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 142 | 34 | 52 | 56 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norayr Torosyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norayr Torosyan's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 91.5% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 43.1% | 64.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 32.8% | 31.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 19.0% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 85.4% | 36.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
Norayr Torosyan's chess games
All 284 games by Norayr Torosyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 102 wins, 95 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,582 | 15th ch-EU | C45 |
| Jun 2017 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,570 | 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | B90 |
| Jan 2014 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,569 | Perm Open | A17 |
| Mar 2018 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,505 | 19th ch-EU | A00 |
| Aug 2017 | Hovik Hayrapetyan | 2,502 | 80th ch-ARM 1st League | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,476 |
| 75th ARM-ch 1st League | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 2,309 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 78th | 2016 | 13 | 5 | 2,324 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 76th | 2015 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,480 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 82nd | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,361 |
| chT-ARM 1st League 77th | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,409 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norayr Torosyan's chess games?
284 games by Norayr Torosyan, from Oct 2007 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 Norayr Torosyan has played.
What does Norayr Torosyan play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Norayr Torosyan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norayr Torosyan answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Norayr Torosyan play as White?
As White, Norayr Torosyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norayr Torosyan play as Black?
As Black, Norayr Torosyan most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Norayr Torosyan's FIDE rating?
Norayr Torosyan is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Norayr Torosyan played?
Our database contains 284 games by Norayr Torosyan, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 95 draws, 87 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norayr Torosyan?
284 games by Norayr Torosyan 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.