Prepare against Sebouh Takvorian
United Kingdom · World #100,429 classical · FIDE ID 430960
When preparing against Sebouh Takvorian, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Sebouh Takvorian, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebouh Takvorian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebouh Takvorian 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 | 1,728 | 1,823 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,736 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,748 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 3 | 22 | 34.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebouh Takvorian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebouh Takvorian's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Takvorian usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Takvorian usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Takvorian usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Takvorian usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Takvorian usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Sebouh Takvorian's chess games
All 38 games by Sebouh Takvorian in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Magdalini Mihailidou | 1,922 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C21 |
| Oct 2023 | Timothy J Davis | 1,915 | 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open | B25 |
| Mar 2025 | Srivathsan Sasikumar | 1,868 | British Rapidplay | C00 |
| Sep 2023 | Graham Cole | 1,833 | 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open | C18 |
| Apr 2022 | Malcolm H Cooper | 1,783 | London Central Open A | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,799 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,462 |
| Hammersmith CC Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
| London Central Open A | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebouh Takvorian's chess games?
38 games by Sebouh Takvorian, from Oct 2021 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 Sebouh Takvorian has played.
What does Sebouh Takvorian play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sebouh Takvorian opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebouh Takvorian answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebouh Takvorian play as White?
As White, Sebouh Takvorian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebouh Takvorian play as Black?
As Black, Sebouh Takvorian most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sebouh Takvorian's FIDE rating?
Sebouh Takvorian is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Sebouh Takvorian played?
Our database contains 38 games by Sebouh Takvorian, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebouh Takvorian?
38 games by Sebouh Takvorian 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.