Prepare against Sargis V. Manukyan
FM · Armenia · World #5,085 classical · FIDE ID 13303465
Our database contains 920 games by Sargis V. Manukyan, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sargis V. Manukyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sargis V. 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 | 2,271 | 2,360 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,253 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,282 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 920 | 370 | 133 | 417 | 40.2% |
| As White | 455 | 186 | 69 | 200 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 465 | 184 | 64 | 217 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sargis V. Manukyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sargis V. Manukyan's side.
First moves as White (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 283 | 62.2% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 124 | 27.3% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.2% | 41.1% |
| b3 | 12 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (36.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 182 | 86.7% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 11.4% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 62.8% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 16.0% | 32.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 15.4% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.5% | 28.6% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Sargis V. Manukyan's chess games
All 920 games by Sargis V. Manukyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 370 wins, 133 draws, 417 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 16/12/13 | 39.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 13/6/20 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/6/15 | 46.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 8/5/19 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 77 | 23/11/43 | 29.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 63 | 33/4/26 | 52.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 22/8/21 | 43.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,698 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | C26 |
| Nov 2022 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | C04 |
| Oct 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,629 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Apr 2020 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | Titled Tue | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 726 | 346 | 2,305 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,223 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 18th chT-RUS | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 2,302 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,382 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,367 |
| 7th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sargis V. Manukyan's chess games?
920 games by Sargis V. Manukyan, from Apr 2007 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 Sargis V. Manukyan has played.
What does Sargis V. Manukyan play on the first move as White?
Across 455 games with White in our database, Sargis V. Manukyan opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sargis V. Manukyan answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sargis V. Manukyan play as White?
As White, Sargis V. Manukyan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 455 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sargis V. Manukyan play as Black?
As Black, Sargis V. Manukyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (77 games, 29.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (63 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Sargis V. Manukyan's FIDE rating?
Sargis V. Manukyan is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Sargis V. Manukyan played?
Our database contains 920 games by Sargis V. Manukyan, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 370 wins, 133 draws, 417 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sargis V. Manukyan?
920 games by Sargis V. 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.