Prepare against Robert Piliposyan
IM · Armenia · World #1,414 classical · FIDE ID 13309978
When preparing against Robert Piliposyan, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,224 games by Robert Piliposyan, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Piliposyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Piliposyan 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 | 2,416 | 2,451 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,436 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,383 | 2,448 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,224 | 582 | 275 | 367 | 47.5% |
| As White | 622 | 314 | 131 | 177 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 602 | 268 | 144 | 190 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Piliposyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Piliposyan's side.
First moves as White (622 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 347 | 55.8% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 214 | 34.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 3.1% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 2.1% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Piliposyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 144 | 51.1% | 60.1% |
| c6 | 49 | 17.4% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 45 | 16.0% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 8.9% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 2.5% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 193 | 94.6% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Robert Piliposyan's chess games
All 1,224 games by Robert Piliposyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 582 wins, 275 draws, 367 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 64 | 29/19/16 | 45.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 16/2/15 | 48.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 28 | 18/5/5 | 64.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 16/4/3 | 69.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 67 | 35/7/25 | 52.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 17/10/13 | 42.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | C20 |
| Apr 2025 | J Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | E70 |
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | A28 |
| Jun 2026 | Bluebaum,M | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 361 | 222.5 | 2,474 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 102 | 63.5 | 2,500 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,452 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 34 | 13.5 | 2,261 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,478 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 31 | 11 | 2,302 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,499 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 13 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Piliposyan's chess games?
1,224 games by Robert Piliposyan, from Nov 2014 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 Piliposyan has played.
What does Robert Piliposyan play on the first move as White?
Across 622 games with White in our database, Robert Piliposyan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Piliposyan answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Robert Piliposyan play as White?
As White, Robert Piliposyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 622 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Piliposyan play as Black?
As Black, Robert Piliposyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (67 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 602 games.
What is Robert Piliposyan's FIDE rating?
Robert Piliposyan is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,383 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Robert Piliposyan played?
Our database contains 1,224 games by Robert Piliposyan, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 582 wins, 275 draws, 367 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Piliposyan?
1,224 games by Robert Piliposyan 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.