Prepare against Samvel S. Khachatryan
CM · Armenia · World #11,121 classical · FIDE ID 13309048
When preparing against Samvel S. Khachatryan, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 42 games by Samvel S. Khachatryan, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samvel S. Khachatryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samvel S. Khachatryan 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 | 2,153 | 2,237 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,227 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samvel S. Khachatryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samvel S. Khachatryan's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Samvel S. Khachatryan's chess games
All 42 games by Samvel S. Khachatryan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Giulio Lagumina | 2,199 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B01 |
| May 2020 | Guillaume Nicolas | 2,143 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B02 |
| Sep 2015 | Francesco Bettalli | 1,998 | 25th ch-EU U12 | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Haik Khachikyan | 1,954 | 1st Yerevan Open | A00 |
| May 2020 | Herve Dubois | 1,836 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,985 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,018 |
| 10th Vaujany Open A | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samvel S. Khachatryan's chess games?
42 games by Samvel S. Khachatryan, from Jan 2014 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 Samvel S. Khachatryan has played.
What does Samvel S. Khachatryan play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Samvel S. Khachatryan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samvel S. Khachatryan answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Samvel S. Khachatryan play as White?
As White, Samvel S. Khachatryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samvel S. Khachatryan play as Black?
As Black, Samvel S. Khachatryan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Samvel S. Khachatryan's FIDE rating?
Samvel S. Khachatryan is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Samvel S. Khachatryan played?
Our database contains 42 games by Samvel S. Khachatryan, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samvel S. Khachatryan?
42 games by Samvel S. Khachatryan 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.