Prepare against Roman Vartanian
Ukraine · World #61,184 classical · FIDE ID 34140107
When preparing against Roman Vartanian, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Roman Vartanian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Vartanian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Vartanian 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 | 1,852 | 1,908 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,640 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 48.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Vartanian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Vartanian's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 56.3% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Vartanian usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Vartanian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vartanian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Vartanian usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Vartanian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Roman Vartanian's chess games
All 31 games by Roman Vartanian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Gustav Polzin | 2,018 | ch-GER U12 | E93 |
| May 2024 | Edward Bundan | 1,897 | ch-GER U12 | E16 |
| May 2024 | Gustav Jahn | 1,755 | ch-GER U12 | B38 |
| May 2023 | Julius Deiringer | 1,742 | ch-GER U12 | B51 |
| May 2024 | Theo Draude | 1,731 | ch-GER U12 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,886 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,437 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Vartanian's chess games?
31 games by Roman Vartanian, from Sep 2019 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 Roman Vartanian has played.
What does Roman Vartanian play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Roman Vartanian opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Vartanian answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman Vartanian play as White?
As White, Roman Vartanian's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Vartanian play as Black?
As Black, Roman Vartanian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Roman Vartanian's FIDE rating?
Roman Vartanian is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Roman Vartanian played?
Our database contains 31 games by Roman Vartanian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Vartanian?
31 games by Roman Vartanian 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.