Prepare against Rudik Makarian
GM · FIDE · World #269 classical · FIDE ID 44105681
When preparing against Rudik Makarian, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 29.8% over 47 games.
Our database contains 4,264 games by Rudik Makarian, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rudik Makarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudik Makarian 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 | 2,557 | 2,562 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,562 | 2,562 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,577 | 2,614 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,264 | 2,389 | 802 | 1,073 | 56.0% |
| As White | 2,157 | 1,315 | 387 | 455 | 61.0% |
| As Black | 2,107 | 1,074 | 415 | 618 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudik Makarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudik Makarian's side.
First moves as White (2,155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,433 | 66.5% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 217 | 10.1% | 70.7% |
| e4 | 173 | 8.0% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 141 | 6.5% | 63.5% |
| d3 | 110 | 5.1% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 30 | 1.4% | 85.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Makarian usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Makarian usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Makarian usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Makarian usually continues c4 (78.8% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Makarian usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Makarian usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (970 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 514 | 53.0% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 348 | 35.9% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 48 | 4.9% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 26 | 2.7% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 20 | 2.1% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 632 | 91.1% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 3.9% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 2.4% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Rudik Makarian's chess games
All 4,264 games by Rudik Makarian in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Oct 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: 2,389 wins, 802 draws, 1,073 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 274 | 185/43/46 | 67.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 185 | 105/33/47 | 56.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 155 | 92/32/31 | 59.4% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 101 | 62/10/29 | 61.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 97 | 60/18/19 | 61.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 96 | 57/12/27 | 59.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 90 | 70/7/13 | 77.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 79 | 38/18/23 | 48.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 75 | 45/13/17 | 60.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 70 | 39/17/14 | 55.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 313 | 179/54/80 | 57.2% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 235 | 121/52/62 | 51.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 120 | 59/33/28 | 49.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 85 | 48/14/23 | 56.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 69 | 32/18/19 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 31/14/15 | 51.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 59 | 30/9/20 | 50.8% |
| A45 | London System | 50 | 26/6/18 | 52.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 49 | 22/15/12 | 44.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 47 | 14/11/22 | 29.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,853 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,816 | Titled Tue | C24 |
| Oct 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,771 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Mar 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,768 | Titled Tue Early | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,431 | 1,685 | 2,565 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 30 | 2,509 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 31.5 | 2,631 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 41 | 20.5 | 2,520 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 23 | 2,579 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2024 | 26 | 17 | 2,472 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,537 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (30 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (28 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (27 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (25 games) · Denis Lazavik (20 games) · Magnus Carlsen (19 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (19 games) · David Paravyan (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudik Makarian's chess games?
4,264 games by Rudik Makarian, from May 2014 to Oct 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 Rudik Makarian has played.
What does Rudik Makarian play on the first move as White?
Across 2,155 games with White in our database, Rudik Makarian opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudik Makarian answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rudik Makarian play as White?
As White, Rudik Makarian's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (274 games, 67.5% win rate); Indian Defense (185 games, 56.8% win rate); Slav Defense (155 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudik Makarian play as Black?
As Black, Rudik Makarian most often plays: Indian Defense (313 games, 57.2% win rate); Sicilian (235 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening (120 games, 49.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,107 games.
What is Rudik Makarian's FIDE rating?
Rudik Makarian is currently rated 2,557 in classical chess, 2,562 in rapid and 2,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,562 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Rudik Makarian played?
Our database contains 4,264 games by Rudik Makarian, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 2,389 wins, 802 draws, 1,073 losses (56.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudik Makarian?
4,264 games by Rudik Makarian 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.