Prepare against Ruben Akhayan
FM · Belgium · World #5,823 classical · FIDE ID 204439
Our database contains 986 games by Ruben Akhayan, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Akhayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Akhayan 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 | 2,251 | 2,306 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,253 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,245 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 986 | 345 | 163 | 478 | 35.0% |
| As White | 495 | 183 | 88 | 224 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 491 | 162 | 75 | 254 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Akhayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Akhayan's side.
First moves as White (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 68.9% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 15.6% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 75 | 15.2% | 42.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues Nc3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues d4 (44.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Akhayan usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 161 | 67.1% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 39 | 16.3% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 31 | 12.9% | 43.5% |
| a6 | 6 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 71.4% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 27 | 17.5% | 42.6% |
| a6 | 7 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Ruben Akhayan's chess games
All 986 games by Ruben Akhayan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 345 wins, 163 draws, 478 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 76 | 28/15/33 | 36.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 17/8/21 | 37.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 17/2/20 | 43.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 48 | 19/9/20 | 39.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/5/24 | 31.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 41 | 14/7/20 | 34.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 11/4/14 | 37.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Jiri Stocek | 2,604 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| Sep 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Apr 2020 | Olga Girya | 2,469 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Apr 2020 | Blazo Kalezic | 2,451 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| May 2020 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,430 | Titled Tue | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 734 | 303 | 2,130 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 17 | 12 | 2,235 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2004 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,188 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 4th Charleroi | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,314 |
| ch-BEL | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Akhayan's chess games?
986 games by Ruben Akhayan, from Jul 2003 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 Ruben Akhayan has played.
What does Ruben Akhayan play on the first move as White?
Across 495 games with White in our database, Ruben Akhayan opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Akhayan answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ruben Akhayan play as White?
As White, Ruben Akhayan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (76 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 43.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Akhayan play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Akhayan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Italian Game (41 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Ruben Akhayan's FIDE rating?
Ruben Akhayan is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (May 2010).
How many games has Ruben Akhayan played?
Our database contains 986 games by Ruben Akhayan, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 163 draws, 478 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Akhayan?
986 games by Ruben Akhayan 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.