Prepare against Ruben Harutyunyan
FM · France · World #2,974 classical · FIDE ID 26042410
Our database contains 181 games by Ruben Harutyunyan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Harutyunyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Harutyunyan 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 | 2,340 | 2,403 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,376 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,316 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 76 | 47 | 58 | 42.0% |
| As White | 89 | 44 | 26 | 19 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 21 | 39 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Harutyunyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Harutyunyan's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 65.2% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 22.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 12.4% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 81.3% | 41.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Ruben Harutyunyan's chess games
All 181 games by Ruben Harutyunyan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 76 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Thal Abergel | 2,471 | Sautron Open Qualifier 19th | D73 |
| Feb 2022 | Vincent Riff | 2,397 | ch-Paris Rapid | B32 |
| Jul 2018 | Fahim Mohammad | 2,383 | 4th Metz | A12 |
| Jul 2018 | Mark Haast | 2,356 | 4th Metz | B56 |
| Jul 2019 | Pierre Villegas | 2,349 | Metz IM 07 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U16 | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,223 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,255 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 4th Metz | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Metz IM 07 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Harutyunyan's chess games?
181 games by Ruben Harutyunyan, from Mar 2012 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 Harutyunyan has played.
What does Ruben Harutyunyan play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Ruben Harutyunyan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Harutyunyan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ruben Harutyunyan play as White?
As White, Ruben Harutyunyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Harutyunyan play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Harutyunyan most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ruben Harutyunyan's FIDE rating?
Ruben Harutyunyan is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Ruben Harutyunyan played?
Our database contains 181 games by Ruben Harutyunyan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Harutyunyan?
181 games by Ruben Harutyunyan 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.