Prepare against Suren Petrosian
IM · Armenia · World #3,482 classical · FIDE ID 13301128
When preparing against Suren Petrosian, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 432 games by Suren Petrosian, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Suren Petrosian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suren Petrosian 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 | 2,320 | 2,439 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 186 | 165 | 81 | 43.1% |
| As White | 227 | 116 | 75 | 36 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 205 | 70 | 90 | 45 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Suren Petrosian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Suren Petrosian's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 66.1% | 71.3% |
| g3 | 28 | 12.3% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 25 | 11.0% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.4% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 71.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues d4 (78.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Petrosian usually continues Bg2 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 60.4% | 55.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.9% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.7% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 83.3% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Suren Petrosian's chess games
All 432 games by Suren Petrosian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 186 wins, 165 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 13/17/6 | 36.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Radoslaw Jedynak | 2,554 | 23rd Cappelle Open | B90 |
| Mar 2007 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,548 | 23rd Cappelle Open | B03 |
| Jun 2003 | Glenn C Flear | 2,509 | 4th Marseille Open | A09 |
| Oct 2002 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,500 | 13th Goch Open | B33 |
| Apr 2009 | Lev Gutman | 2,493 | 15th Werther Schloss Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 26 | 18 | 2,341 |
| Hamburg IM | 2000 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,332 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,409 |
| Norderstedt IM | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| BL2-Ost 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,211 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,424 |
| Hamburg HSK IM | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suren Petrosian's chess games?
432 games by Suren Petrosian, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Suren Petrosian has played.
What does Suren Petrosian play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Suren Petrosian opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suren Petrosian answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Suren Petrosian play as White?
As White, Suren Petrosian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suren Petrosian play as Black?
As Black, Suren Petrosian most often plays: Benoni Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Suren Petrosian's FIDE rating?
Suren Petrosian is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Suren Petrosian played?
Our database contains 432 games by Suren Petrosian, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 165 draws, 81 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suren Petrosian?
432 games by Suren Petrosian 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.