Prepare against Susanna Gaboyan
WIM · Armenia · World #9,261 classical · FIDE ID 13303627
When preparing against Susanna Gaboyan, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.9% over 43 games.
Our database contains 869 games by Susanna Gaboyan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Susanna Gaboyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Susanna Gaboyan 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 | 2,182 | 2,274 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,196 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,188 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 869 | 350 | 171 | 348 | 40.3% |
| As White | 427 | 189 | 92 | 146 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 442 | 161 | 79 | 202 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Susanna Gaboyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Susanna Gaboyan's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 213 | 49.9% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 104 | 24.4% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 100 | 23.4% | 60.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 53.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gaboyan usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 78.9% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 8.5% | 39.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.8% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 87.4% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.3% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Susanna Gaboyan's chess games
All 869 games by Susanna Gaboyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 350 wins, 171 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 139 | 60/25/54 | 43.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 64 | 25/14/25 | 39.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 50 | 15/13/22 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 43 | 12/8/23 | 27.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 13/7/21 | 31.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 17/7/15 | 43.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/5/12 | 46.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Stepan Zilka | 2,602 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,531 | Wch Blitz w | A49 |
| Jan 2021 | Steven Zierk | 2,499 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Jun 2021 | Artem Chernobay | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Mar 2021 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,463 | Titled Tue | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 182 | 66 | 2,110 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 49 | 22.5 | 2,275 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2006 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,577 |
| Moscow Open B w | 2016 | 17 | 10 | 2,197 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,213 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| 6th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 2,137 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maria Gevorgyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Susanna Gaboyan's chess games?
869 games by Susanna Gaboyan, from Jan 2009 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 Susanna Gaboyan has played.
What does Susanna Gaboyan play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Susanna Gaboyan opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Susanna Gaboyan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Susanna Gaboyan play as White?
As White, Susanna Gaboyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (139 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Susanna Gaboyan play as Black?
As Black, Susanna Gaboyan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (64 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 27.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Susanna Gaboyan's FIDE rating?
Susanna Gaboyan is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Susanna Gaboyan played?
Our database contains 869 games by Susanna Gaboyan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 171 draws, 348 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Susanna Gaboyan?
869 games by Susanna Gaboyan 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.