Prepare against Robert Akopian
United States · World #49,677 classical · FIDE ID 2023172
Our database contains 231 games by Robert Akopian, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Akopian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Akopian 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 | 1,894 | 2,170 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 65 | 43 | 123 | 28.1% |
| As White | 109 | 40 | 21 | 48 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 122 | 25 | 22 | 75 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Akopian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Akopian's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 99.1% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Akopian usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Akopian usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Akopian usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Akopian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 45 | 76.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Robert Akopian's chess games
All 231 games by Robert Akopian in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 65 wins, 43 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 8/9/24 | 19.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Norman Weinstein | 2,450 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Aug 2020 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,425 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Aug 2020 | Slava Mikhailuk | 2,420 | Titled Tue | B61 |
| Aug 2020 | Ruslan Kashtanov | 2,376 | Titled Tue | B46 |
| Oct 2012 | Zhanibek Amanov | 2,374 | 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 32.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Southern California cand | 2010 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan 14th | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,149 |
| Miami Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan 17th | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Akopian's chess games?
231 games by Robert Akopian, from Oct 2005 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 Robert Akopian has played.
What does Robert Akopian play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Robert Akopian opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Akopian answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Akopian play as White?
As White, Robert Akopian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Akopian play as Black?
As Black, Robert Akopian most often plays: Pirc Defense (41 games, 19.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Robert Akopian's FIDE rating?
Robert Akopian is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Robert Akopian played?
Our database contains 231 games by Robert Akopian, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 43 draws, 123 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Akopian?
231 games by Robert Akopian 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.