Prepare against Taron Khachatryan
FM · DEU · World #4,410 classical · FIDE ID 16216598
Our database contains 224 games by Taron Khachatryan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taron Khachatryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taron Khachatryan 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 | 2,291 | 2,319 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,244 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,290 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 89 | 61 | 74 | 39.7% |
| As White | 115 | 45 | 38 | 32 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 44 | 23 | 42 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taron Khachatryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taron Khachatryan's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 43.9% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 38.6% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.1% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Khachatryan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 66.7% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Taron Khachatryan's chess games
All 224 games by Taron Khachatryan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 89 wins, 61 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Michael Coenen | 2,589 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D03 |
| Feb 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | Christian Gloeckler | 2,439 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | D40 |
| May 2026 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,437 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A14 |
| Feb 2026 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 36 | 18 | 2,264 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 20 | 11 | 2,242 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,815 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,162 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 49th ch-GER Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taron Khachatryan's chess games?
224 games by Taron Khachatryan, from Feb 2017 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 Taron Khachatryan has played.
What does Taron Khachatryan play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Taron Khachatryan opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taron Khachatryan answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Taron Khachatryan play as White?
As White, Taron Khachatryan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taron Khachatryan play as Black?
As Black, Taron Khachatryan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Taron Khachatryan's FIDE rating?
Taron Khachatryan is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Taron Khachatryan played?
Our database contains 224 games by Taron Khachatryan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 61 draws, 74 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taron Khachatryan?
224 games by Taron Khachatryan 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.