Prepare against Smbat Botoyan
Armenia · World #13,035 classical · FIDE ID 13302558
When preparing against Smbat Botoyan, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (30%).
Our database contains 105 games by Smbat Botoyan, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Smbat Botoyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Smbat Botoyan 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 | 2,129 | 2,250 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,227 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,235 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 40 | 26 | 39 | 38.1% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 34.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 543 rated games against 440 different opponents, across 58 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 334 | 175 | 65 | 94 | 52.4% | 2,064 | 2,151 | 13 |
| Rapid | 44 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 59.1% | 1,878 | 2,023 | 11 |
| Blitz | 156 | 97 | 13 | 46 | 62.2% | 1,978 | 2,105 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 161 | 32 | 41 | 88 | 19.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 353 | 247 | 49 | 57 | 70.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs GM · 8 vs IM · 26 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 10 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 57 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,165 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 1,993 | 2,053 |
| 2023 | 57 | 34 | 9 | 14 | 1,775 | 1,916 |
| 2022 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1,970 | 2,066 |
| 2021 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2,186 | 2,126 |
| 2019 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2,145 | 2,272 |
| 2018 | 48 | 30 | 6 | 12 | 2,092 | 2,242 |
| 2017 | 50 | 34 | 4 | 12 | 1,892 | 2,063 |
| 2016 | 47 | 27 | 7 | 13 | 2,075 | 2,193 |
| 2015 | 65 | 40 | 10 | 15 | 1,988 | 2,142 |
| 2014 | 36 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 2,060 | 2,189 |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2,078 | 2,256 |
| 2011 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2,025 | 2,078 |
| 2010 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2,182 | 2,353 |
| 2009 | 43 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 2,260 | 2,247 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,169 | 2,009 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2,057 | 1,771 |
Where Smbat Botoyan has played
Russia (48) · Armenia (6) · Georgia (3) · Iran (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Smbat Botoyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Smbat Botoyan's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 29.1% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 23.6% | 65.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Botoyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Smbat Botoyan's chess games
All 105 games by Smbat Botoyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Oct 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: 40 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,555 | Anapa Open | E12 |
| Dec 2010 | Artur Grigoryan | 2,409 | Kislovodsk Plaza Open | D11 |
| Sep 2009 | Yuri A. Meshkov | 2,379 | Anapa Open | E11 |
| Sep 2009 | Sergey Zhitnikov | 2,348 | Anapa Open | A44 |
| Sep 2009 | Murad Magomedov | 2,319 | Anapa Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 5th Ufa Gumerov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| Kislovodsk Plaza Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,474 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Anapa Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,625 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-Dimitrovgrad | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Smbat Botoyan's chess games?
105 games by Smbat Botoyan, from Jan 2004 to Oct 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 Smbat Botoyan has played.
What does Smbat Botoyan play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Smbat Botoyan opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Smbat Botoyan answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Smbat Botoyan play as White?
As White, Smbat Botoyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Smbat Botoyan play as Black?
As Black, Smbat Botoyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Smbat Botoyan's FIDE rating?
Smbat Botoyan is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Smbat Botoyan played?
Our database contains 105 games by Smbat Botoyan, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Smbat Botoyan?
105 games by Smbat Botoyan 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.