Prepare against Sona Krkyasharyan

WFM · Armenia · World #22,676 classical · FIDE ID 13316729

When preparing against Sona Krkyasharyan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.

Our database contains 110 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (53 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
  • …Nf6 (68% 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 (35 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)

Sona Krkyasharyan's chess games

All 110 games by Sona Krkyasharyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Sona Krkyasharyan's chess games?

110 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, from Dec 2018 to Sep 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 53 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 (83% of games), 1...c6 (14% 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 53 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 (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 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 110 games by Sona Krkyasharyan, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses (35.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Sona Krkyasharyan?

110 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.

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