Prepare against Safar Harutyunyan
FM · France · World #5,416 classical · FIDE ID 26042428
When preparing against Safar Harutyunyan, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 176 games by Safar Harutyunyan, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Safar Harutyunyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Safar 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 | 2,263 | 2,333 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,306 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,234 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 67 | 30 | 79 | 38.1% |
| As White | 91 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 10 | 46 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Safar Harutyunyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Safar Harutyunyan's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 68.1% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 13.2% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 67.4% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.2% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| h6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 39.3% |
| h6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Safar Harutyunyan's chess games
All 176 games by Safar Harutyunyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 67 wins, 30 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Arash Tahbaz | 2,420 | 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Mark Timmermans | 2,399 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| May 2024 | Kirill Kotlyar | 2,390 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Jul 2022 | Christopher Debray | 2,381 | 36th Avoine Open | D40 |
| Apr 2022 | Phileas Mathieu | 2,368 | ch-FRA U18 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,217 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,258 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 13th Angers Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,080 |
| 36th Avoine Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,423 |
| Angers Open 15th | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Safar Harutyunyan's chess games?
176 games by Safar Harutyunyan, from Apr 2013 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 Safar Harutyunyan has played.
What does Safar Harutyunyan play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Safar Harutyunyan opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Safar Harutyunyan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...h6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Safar Harutyunyan play as White?
As White, Safar Harutyunyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Safar Harutyunyan play as Black?
As Black, Safar Harutyunyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Safar Harutyunyan's FIDE rating?
Safar Harutyunyan is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (May 2023).
How many games has Safar Harutyunyan played?
Our database contains 176 games by Safar Harutyunyan, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 30 draws, 79 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Safar Harutyunyan?
176 games by Safar 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.