Prepare against Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM · Armenia · World #126 classical · FIDE ID 13302531
Our database contains 4,162 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samvel Ter-Sahakyan 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 | 2,613 | 2,650 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,553 | 2,609 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,553 | 2,635 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,162 | 2,182 | 1,055 | 925 | 52.4% |
| As White | 2,087 | 1,181 | 486 | 420 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 2,075 | 1,001 | 569 | 505 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's side.
First moves as White (2,087 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,225 | 58.7% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 714 | 34.2% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 4.1% | 75.6% |
| c4 | 55 | 2.6% | 75.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (74.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ter-Sahakyan usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (904 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 607 | 67.1% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 126 | 13.9% | 67.1% |
| c6 | 99 | 11.0% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 29 | 3.2% | 74.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 1.9% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (759 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 568 | 74.8% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 177 | 23.3% | 52.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's chess games
All 4,162 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 2,182 wins, 1,055 draws, 925 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 165 | 91/46/28 | 55.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 146 | 90/33/23 | 61.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 117 | 66/25/26 | 56.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 105 | 50/35/20 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 49/10/19 | 62.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 63 | 24/28/11 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 22/21/10 | 41.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 26/13/10 | 53.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 33/8/8 | 67.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 47 | 24/13/10 | 51.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 196 | 107/52/37 | 54.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 160 | 66/44/50 | 41.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 149 | 47/63/39 | 31.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 124 | 46/51/27 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 112 | 66/24/22 | 58.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 102 | 41/31/30 | 40.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 100 | 43/36/21 | 43.0% |
| D02 | London System | 66 | 35/16/15 | 53.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 65 | 27/17/21 | 41.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 55 | 26/11/18 | 47.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B90 |
| May 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | 2,792 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A21 |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | B96 |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,772 | Aimchess Play In Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,567 | 1,093 | 2,555 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 138 | 85 | 2,471 |
| Lake Sevan | 2017 | 72 | 34 | 2,587 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 32 | 2,550 |
| Wch U18 | 2011 | 40 | 30.5 | 2,586 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,593 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,580 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 31 | 21 | 2,544 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manuel Petrosyan (27 games) · Alexey Sarana (27 games) · Zaven Andriasian (24 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (23 games) · Robert Hovhannisyan (23 games) · Tigran L. Petrosian (21 games) · Haik M. Martirosyan (21 games) · Jeffery Xiong (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's chess games?
4,162 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, from Oct 2004 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 Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has played.
What does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play on the first move as White?
Across 2,087 games with White in our database, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play as White?
As White, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (165 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (146 games, 61.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (117 games, 56.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,087 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play as Black?
As Black, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (196 games, 54.6% win rate); Sicilian (160 games, 41.3% win rate); Slav Defense (149 games, 31.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,075 games.
What is Samvel Ter-Sahakyan's FIDE rating?
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan is currently rated 2,613 in classical chess, 2,553 in rapid and 2,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,650 (May 2024).
How many games has Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played?
Our database contains 4,162 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,182 wins, 1,055 draws, 925 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
4,162 games by Samvel Ter-Sahakyan 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.