Prepare against Sos Hakobyan
United States · World #85,559 classical · FIDE ID 2062186
When preparing against Sos Hakobyan, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Sos Hakobyan, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sos Hakobyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sos Hakobyan 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 | 1,772 | 1,902 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 70 | 16 | 55 | 49.6% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 10 | 28 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 35 | 6 | 27 | 51.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sos Hakobyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sos Hakobyan's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 82.2% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hakobyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 86.5% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Sos Hakobyan's chess games
All 141 games by Sos Hakobyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 70 wins, 16 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Keith Vickers | 2,200 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A84 |
| Jun 2016 | Michael Walder | 2,128 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B53 |
| Aug 2010 | John M Williams | 2,109 | 111th US Open | A08 |
| Jul 2016 | Mahlon A Smith | 2,060 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | D02 |
| Jun 2014 | Bryon Doyle | 2,056 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 30 | 16.5 | 1,771 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 28 | 16 | 1,755 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,983 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 22 | 12 | 1,769 |
| San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,874 |
| San Francisco TNM Jay Whitehead Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,059 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sos Hakobyan's chess games?
141 games by Sos Hakobyan, from Jun 2013 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 Sos Hakobyan has played.
What does Sos Hakobyan play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Sos Hakobyan opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sos Hakobyan answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sos Hakobyan play as White?
As White, Sos Hakobyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sos Hakobyan play as Black?
As Black, Sos Hakobyan most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 88.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Sos Hakobyan's FIDE rating?
Sos Hakobyan is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Sos Hakobyan played?
Our database contains 141 games by Sos Hakobyan, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 16 draws, 55 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sos Hakobyan?
141 games by Sos Hakobyan 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.