Prepare against Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM · Armenia · World #120 classical · FIDE ID 13302531
When preparing against Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 32.0% over 150 games.
Our database contains 4,206 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samvel Ter-Sahakyan 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 | 2,613 | 2,650 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,553 | 2,609 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,553 | 2,635 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,206 | 2,210 | 1,059 | 937 | 52.5% |
| As White | 2,108 | 1,194 | 488 | 426 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 2,098 | 1,016 | 571 | 511 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's side.
First moves as White (2,108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,230 | 58.3% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 726 | 34.4% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 4.2% | 75.3% |
| c4 | 56 | 2.7% | 75.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (74.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (912 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 612 | 67.1% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 131 | 14.4% | 67.6% |
| c6 | 99 | 10.9% | 64.6% |
| e6 | 29 | 3.2% | 74.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 1.9% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (765 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 573 | 74.9% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 178 | 23.3% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's chess games
All 4,206 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 2,210 wins, 1,059 draws, 937 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 166 | 91/47/28 | 54.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 150 | 92/34/24 | 61.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 117 | 66/25/26 | 56.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 105 | 50/35/20 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 49/10/19 | 62.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 63 | 24/28/11 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 22/21/10 | 41.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 26/13/10 | 53.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 33/8/8 | 67.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 47 | 24/13/10 | 51.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 198 | 108/52/38 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 161 | 67/44/50 | 41.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 150 | 48/63/39 | 32.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 124 | 46/51/27 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 113 | 67/24/22 | 59.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 103 | 42/31/30 | 40.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 101 | 44/36/21 | 43.6% |
| D02 | London System | 66 | 35/16/15 | 53.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 65 | 27/17/21 | 41.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 56 | 27/11/18 | 48.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B90 |
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A21 |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | B96 |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,772 | Aimchess Play In Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,589 | 1,108.5 | 2,554 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 138 | 85 | 2,471 |
| Lake Sevan | 2017 | 72 | 34 | 2,587 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 32 | 2,550 |
| Wch U18 | 2011 | 40 | 30.5 | 2,586 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,593 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,580 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 31 | 21 | 2,544 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (30 games) · Manuel Petrosyan (27 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (24 games) · Zaven Andriasian (24 games) · Robert Hovhannisyan (23 games) · Jeffery Xiong (21 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (21 games) · Haik M. Martirosyan (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's chess games?
4,206 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, from Oct 2004 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 Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has played.
What does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play on the first move as White?
Across 2,108 games with White in our database, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play as White?
As White, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (166 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (150 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (117 games, 56.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play as Black?
As Black, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (198 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (161 games, 41.6% win rate); Slav Defense (150 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,098 games.
What is Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's FIDE rating?
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan is currently rated 2,613 in classical chess, 2,553 in rapid and 2,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,650 (May 2024).
How many games has Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played?
Our database contains 4,206 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,210 wins, 1,059 draws, 937 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
4,206 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan 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.