Prepare against Rudolf Pashikyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,779 classical · FIDE ID 13312545
Our database contains 322 games by Rudolf Pashikyan, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Pashikyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Pashikyan 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 | 2,347 | 2,378 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,358 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 139 | 85 | 98 | 43.2% |
| As White | 158 | 77 | 49 | 32 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 164 | 62 | 36 | 66 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Pashikyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Pashikyan's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 50.6% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 61 | 38.6% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Pashikyan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 77.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
Rudolf Pashikyan's chess games
All 322 games by Rudolf Pashikyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 139 wins, 85 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Mar 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | C88 |
| Mar 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksey Grebnev | 2,595 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 53 | 32.5 | 2,441 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,324 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,220 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,260 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,418 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,415 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Pashikyan's chess games?
322 games by Rudolf Pashikyan, from Jan 2016 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 Rudolf Pashikyan has played.
What does Rudolf Pashikyan play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Rudolf Pashikyan opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Pashikyan answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Pashikyan play as White?
As White, Rudolf Pashikyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Pashikyan play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Pashikyan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Rudolf Pashikyan's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Pashikyan is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Rudolf Pashikyan played?
Our database contains 322 games by Rudolf Pashikyan, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 85 draws, 98 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Pashikyan?
322 games by Rudolf Pashikyan 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.