Prepare against Robert Hovhannisyan
GM · Armenia · World #76 classical · FIDE ID 13302507
When preparing against Robert Hovhannisyan, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,711 games by Robert Hovhannisyan, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Hovhannisyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Hovhannisyan 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 | 2,642 | 2,650 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,530 | 2,630 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,557 | 2,669 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,711 | 749 | 587 | 375 | 43.8% |
| As White | 856 | 448 | 265 | 143 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 855 | 301 | 322 | 232 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Hovhannisyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Hovhannisyan's side.
First moves as White (856 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 814 | 95.1% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.3% | 72.7% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 0.9% | 93.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 0.8% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hovhannisyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 253 | 74.2% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 60 | 17.6% | 71.7% |
| c5 | 23 | 6.7% | 52.2% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 245 | 72.7% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 79 | 23.4% | 62.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.5% | 90.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Robert Hovhannisyan's chess games
All 1,711 games by Robert Hovhannisyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 749 wins, 587 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 145 | 74/37/34 | 51.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 94 | 44/28/22 | 46.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 23/20/7 | 46.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 43 | 19/18/6 | 44.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 24/12/7 | 55.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 40 | 23/15/2 | 57.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 20/9/9 | 52.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 35 | 22/8/5 | 62.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 22/5/5 | 68.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 164 | 51/67/46 | 31.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 100 | 26/45/29 | 26.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 12/19/13 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 21/13/4 | 55.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 33 | 12/12/9 | 36.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Wesley So | 2,774 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C42 |
| Dec 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,767 | Wch Rapid | C47 |
| Dec 2018 | Levon Aronian | 2,765 | Wch Rapid | B08 |
| Dec 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | World Blitz 2025 | C78 |
| Sep 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,731 | FIDE Grand Swiss | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 178 | 118.5 | 2,550 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 46 | 2,617 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 53 | 28.5 | 2,605 |
| Lake Sevan | 2016 | 45 | 18 | 2,540 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 11 | 2,664 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,592 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 21 | 13 | 2,322 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,645 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zaven Andriasian (27 games) · Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (23 games) · Haik M. Martirosyan (22 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (19 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (18 games) · Aram Hakobyan (15 games) · Karen H. Grigoryan (12 games) · Shant Sargsyan (12 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,711 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Hovhannisyan's chess games?
1,711 games by Robert Hovhannisyan, from Jan 2004 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 Robert Hovhannisyan has played.
What does Robert Hovhannisyan play on the first move as White?
Across 856 games with White in our database, Robert Hovhannisyan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Hovhannisyan answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Robert Hovhannisyan play as White?
As White, Robert Hovhannisyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (145 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (94 games, 46.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (50 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 856 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Hovhannisyan play as Black?
As Black, Robert Hovhannisyan most often plays: Slav Defense (164 games, 31.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (100 games, 26.0% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 855 games.
What is Robert Hovhannisyan's FIDE rating?
Robert Hovhannisyan is currently rated 2,642 in classical chess, 2,530 in rapid and 2,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,650 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Robert Hovhannisyan played?
Our database contains 1,711 games by Robert Hovhannisyan, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 749 wins, 587 draws, 375 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Hovhannisyan?
1,711 games by Robert Hovhannisyan 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.