Prepare against Sona Krkyasharyan
WFM · Armenia · World #22,646 classical · FIDE ID 13316729
Our database contains 107 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sona Krkyasharyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sona Krkyasharyan 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 | 2,036 | 2,127 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,952 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,989 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 38 | 30 | 39 | 35.5% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sona Krkyasharyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sona Krkyasharyan's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Krkyasharyan usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Krkyasharyan usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Krkyasharyan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sona Krkyasharyan's chess games
All 107 games by Sona Krkyasharyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 38 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,549 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | D73 |
| Jun 2023 | Anna Shukhman | 2,235 | Wch U14 Girls Blitz | D96 |
| Aug 2024 | Marija Kuznecova | 2,174 | ch-EU U14 Girls | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Simona Bochnickova | 2,167 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | B97 |
| Sep 2024 | Suhrob Khamdamov | 2,108 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,122 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,958 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,312 |
| Wch U14 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,137 |
| 81st ch-ARM w | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sona Krkyasharyan's chess games?
107 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, from Dec 2018 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 Sona Krkyasharyan has played.
What does Sona Krkyasharyan play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Sona Krkyasharyan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sona Krkyasharyan answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sona Krkyasharyan play as White?
As White, Sona Krkyasharyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sona Krkyasharyan play as Black?
As Black, Sona Krkyasharyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sona Krkyasharyan's FIDE rating?
Sona Krkyasharyan is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sona Krkyasharyan played?
Our database contains 107 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sona Krkyasharyan?
107 games by Sona Krkyasharyan 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.