Prepare against Sevak N. Manukyan
Armenia · World #12,418 classical · FIDE ID 13310577
When preparing against Sevak N. Manukyan, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 60 games by Sevak N. Manukyan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sevak N. Manukyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sevak N. 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 | 2,136 | 2,171 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,154 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 7 | 31 | 36.7% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sevak N. Manukyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sevak N. Manukyan's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Manukyan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Sevak N. Manukyan's chess games
All 60 games by Sevak N. Manukyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Gevorg Alaverdyan | 2,318 | 16th Poti Open | E05 |
| Jul 2022 | David Gevorgyan | 2,306 | 15th Poti Open | E54 |
| Jul 2022 | Oleg Iolis | 2,184 | 15th Poti Open | D79 |
| Jul 2019 | Khachatur Mesropian | 2,094 | 14th Poti Open | D31 |
| Oct 2016 | Khazar Babazada | 2,092 | Wch U12 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,994 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 16th Poti Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 2,098 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sevak N. Manukyan's chess games?
60 games by Sevak N. Manukyan, from Dec 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 Sevak N. Manukyan has played.
What does Sevak N. Manukyan play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sevak N. Manukyan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sevak N. Manukyan answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sevak N. Manukyan play as White?
As White, Sevak N. Manukyan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sevak N. Manukyan play as Black?
As Black, Sevak N. Manukyan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sevak N. Manukyan's FIDE rating?
Sevak N. Manukyan is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sevak N. Manukyan played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sevak N. Manukyan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sevak N. Manukyan?
60 games by Sevak N. 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.