Prepare against Thomas Saatdjian
FM · France · World #2,820 classical · FIDE ID 634921
Our database contains 357 games by Thomas Saatdjian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Saatdjian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Saatdjian 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 | 2,345 | 2,369 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,368 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,331 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 160 | 94 | 103 | 44.8% |
| As White | 171 | 78 | 48 | 45 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 186 | 82 | 46 | 58 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Saatdjian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Saatdjian's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 103 | 60.2% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 25.1% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Saatdjian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 45.8% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 35 | 36.5% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.3% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 78.6% | 44.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.1% | 70.0% |
Thomas Saatdjian's chess games
All 357 games by Thomas Saatdjian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 160 wins, 94 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Robert Zelcic | 2,557 | Cannes Open | A13 |
| Aug 2022 | Emilio Cordova | 2,533 | 23rd Barcelona Sants Open A | A88 |
| Oct 2008 | Thal Abergel | 2,509 | Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | A43 |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,508 | 7th Rohde Open | A65 |
| Jul 2010 | Dennis Breder | 2,429 | ch-Paris | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,873 |
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2007 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,276 |
| 2nd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2007 | 14 | 7 | 2,330 |
| ch-Paris | 2010 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2003 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,868 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Saatdjian's chess games?
357 games by Thomas Saatdjian, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Saatdjian has played.
What does Thomas Saatdjian play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Thomas Saatdjian opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Saatdjian answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Saatdjian play as White?
As White, Thomas Saatdjian's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Saatdjian play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Saatdjian most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Thomas Saatdjian's FIDE rating?
Thomas Saatdjian is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Thomas Saatdjian played?
Our database contains 357 games by Thomas Saatdjian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 94 draws, 103 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Saatdjian?
357 games by Thomas Saatdjian 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.