Prepare against Sargis A. Manukyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,449 classical · FIDE ID 13303970
When preparing against Sargis A. Manukyan, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 26.7% over 45 games.
Our database contains 2,284 games by Sargis A. Manukyan, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sargis A. Manukyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sargis A. Manukyan 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 | 2,362 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,247 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,263 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,284 | 1,055 | 226 | 1,003 | 46.2% |
| As White | 1,155 | 593 | 107 | 455 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 1,129 | 462 | 119 | 548 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sargis A. Manukyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sargis A. Manukyan's side.
First moves as White (1,155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,084 | 93.9% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 46 | 4.0% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.3% | 36.7% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (56.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (40.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues Nc3 (73.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 484 | 98.6% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 388 | 97.2% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Sargis A. Manukyan's chess games
All 2,284 games by Sargis A. Manukyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 1,055 wins, 226 draws, 1,003 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 185 | 100/18/67 | 54.1% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 119 | 69/7/43 | 58.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 117 | 72/9/36 | 61.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 104 | 49/12/43 | 47.1% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 82 | 44/7/31 | 53.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 40/4/29 | 54.8% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 69 | 28/6/35 | 40.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40 | 15/6/19 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 37 | 12/2/23 | 32.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 36 | 14/6/16 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 216 | 104/15/97 | 48.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 173 | 72/26/75 | 41.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 98 | 33/14/51 | 33.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 95 | 39/11/45 | 41.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 66 | 27/13/26 | 40.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 18/3/31 | 34.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 12/4/29 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 45 | 16/3/26 | 35.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 18/2/23 | 41.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 36 | 14/2/20 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Late | E28 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | D61 |
| Aug 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,732 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | D04 |
| Sep 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | E29 |
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Early | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,853 | 962.5 | 2,342 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 72 | 36 | 2,358 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,349 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,321 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,130 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sargis A. Manukyan's chess games?
2,284 games by Sargis A. Manukyan, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Sargis A. Manukyan has played.
What does Sargis A. Manukyan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,155 games with White in our database, Sargis A. Manukyan opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sargis A. Manukyan answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sargis A. Manukyan play as White?
As White, Sargis A. Manukyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (185 games, 54.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (119 games, 58.0% win rate); Slav Defense (117 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sargis A. Manukyan play as Black?
As Black, Sargis A. Manukyan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (216 games, 48.1% win rate); Indian Defense (173 games, 41.6% win rate); Sicilian (98 games, 33.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,129 games.
What is Sargis A. Manukyan's FIDE rating?
Sargis A. Manukyan is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sargis A. Manukyan played?
Our database contains 2,284 games by Sargis A. Manukyan, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,055 wins, 226 draws, 1,003 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sargis A. Manukyan?
2,284 games by Sargis A. Manukyan 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.