Prepare against Spartak Grigorian
IM · DEU · World #1,482 classical · FIDE ID 24661490
When preparing against Spartak Grigorian, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 744 games by Spartak Grigorian, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spartak Grigorian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spartak Grigorian 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 | 2,412 | 2,477 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,370 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,457 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 314 | 220 | 210 | 42.2% |
| As White | 372 | 175 | 108 | 89 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 372 | 139 | 112 | 121 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spartak Grigorian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spartak Grigorian's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 260 | 69.9% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 65 | 17.5% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 8.1% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Grigorian usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 81.4% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 22 | 12.0% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 83.3% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Spartak Grigorian's chess games
All 744 games by Spartak Grigorian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 314 wins, 220 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 17/14/10 | 41.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/12/9 | 46.2% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 17/14/17 | 35.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/14/9 | 52.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C | E21 |
| Feb 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,608 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | E49 |
| Aug 2021 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,603 | 21st ch-EU | A40 |
| Aug 2021 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,588 | 21st ch-EU | B92 |
| Aug 2020 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,577 | 4th Innsbruck Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2015 | 35 | 18 | 2,100 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2016 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 22 | 15 | 1,801 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2007 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,021 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,302 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,779 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2012 | 18 | 13 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spartak Grigorian's chess games?
744 games by Spartak Grigorian, from Apr 2008 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 Spartak Grigorian has played.
What does Spartak Grigorian play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Spartak Grigorian opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spartak Grigorian answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Spartak Grigorian play as White?
As White, Spartak Grigorian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spartak Grigorian play as Black?
As Black, Spartak Grigorian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is Spartak Grigorian's FIDE rating?
Spartak Grigorian is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Spartak Grigorian played?
Our database contains 744 games by Spartak Grigorian, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 314 wins, 220 draws, 210 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spartak Grigorian?
744 games by Spartak Grigorian 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.