Prepare against Tigran Gasparian
FM · Armenia · World #22,142 classical · FIDE ID 13300903
When preparing against Tigran Gasparian, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 135 games by Tigran Gasparian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tigran Gasparian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tigran Gasparian 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 | 2,040 | 2,281 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,144 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,210 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 61 | 19 | 55 | 45.2% |
| As White | 70 | 36 | 9 | 25 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 10 | 30 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tigran Gasparian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tigran Gasparian's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 55.7% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 34.3% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Bg5 (94.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gasparian usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 80.6% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 63.6% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Tigran Gasparian's chess games
All 135 games by Tigran Gasparian 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: 61 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Stanislav Smetankin | 2,395 | Wch U18 | A45 |
| Jun 2018 | Mikhail Yarmysty | 2,371 | Minsk Rapid Open 1 | B30 |
| Apr 2007 | Yuri Hambardzumian | 2,351 | 1st Tbilisi Buslaev Memorial | A45 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexandre Kasrashvili | 2,306 | 1st Tbilisi Buslaev Memorial | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Maia Lomineishvili | 2,305 | Yerevan Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,328 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| 1st Tbilisi Buslaev Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| Batumi BCSA Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,183 |
| 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,354 |
| Satka Summer Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,318 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tigran Gasparian's chess games?
135 games by Tigran Gasparian, 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 Tigran Gasparian has played.
What does Tigran Gasparian play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Tigran Gasparian opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tigran Gasparian answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tigran Gasparian play as White?
As White, Tigran Gasparian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tigran Gasparian play as Black?
As Black, Tigran Gasparian most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Tigran Gasparian's FIDE rating?
Tigran Gasparian is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Tigran Gasparian played?
Our database contains 135 games by Tigran Gasparian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tigran Gasparian?
135 games by Tigran Gasparian 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.