Prepare against Stefan Pogosyan
IM · Armenia · World #1,932 classical · FIDE ID 34159867
Our database contains 767 games by Stefan Pogosyan, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Pogosyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Pogosyan 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 | 2,387 | 2,477 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,509 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,440 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 767 | 315 | 192 | 260 | 41.1% |
| As White | 390 | 160 | 116 | 114 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 377 | 155 | 76 | 146 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Pogosyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Pogosyan's side.
First moves as White (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 46.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 60 | 15.4% | 56.7% |
| b3 | 60 | 15.4% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 13.6% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 5.6% | 52.3% |
| f4 | 9 | 2.3% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pogosyan usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 41.2% | 47.9% |
| Nc6 | 48 | 28.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 35 | 20.6% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 73.7% | 49.5% |
| f5 | 23 | 17.3% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Stefan Pogosyan's chess games
All 767 games by Stefan Pogosyan in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 315 wins, 192 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 60 | 28/12/20 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,665 | RUS Cup final | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,649 | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz | E62 |
| Dec 2019 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,644 | Wch Rapid | A80 |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,632 | RUS Cup final | A84 |
| Jul 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,608 | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 39 | 17 | 2,430 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 12 | 2,427 |
| RUS-LAT Online Battle | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,593 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2021 | 18 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
| RUS-ITA U-16 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,628 |
| RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,359 |
| RUS-AZE U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 11 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Pogosyan's chess games?
767 games by Stefan Pogosyan, from May 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 Stefan Pogosyan has played.
What does Stefan Pogosyan play on the first move as White?
Across 390 games with White in our database, Stefan Pogosyan opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Pogosyan answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Pogosyan play as White?
As White, Stefan Pogosyan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 390 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Pogosyan play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Pogosyan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Stefan Pogosyan's FIDE rating?
Stefan Pogosyan is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Stefan Pogosyan played?
Our database contains 767 games by Stefan Pogosyan, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 192 draws, 260 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Pogosyan?
767 games by Stefan Pogosyan 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.