Prepare against Tigran K. Harutyunyan
GM · Armenia · World #558 classical · FIDE ID 13303635
When preparing against Tigran K. Harutyunyan, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,156 games by Tigran K. Harutyunyan, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tigran K. Harutyunyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tigran K. Harutyunyan 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 | 2,505 | 2,573 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,462 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,519 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,156 | 485 | 377 | 294 | 42.0% |
| As White | 582 | 269 | 194 | 119 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 574 | 216 | 183 | 175 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tigran K. Harutyunyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tigran K. Harutyunyan's side.
First moves as White (582 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 202 | 34.7% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 200 | 34.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 171 | 29.4% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 1.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Harutyunyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 199 | 74.0% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 68 | 25.3% | 61.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 66.3% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 66 | 33.7% | 48.5% |
Tigran K. Harutyunyan's chess games
All 1,156 games by Tigran K. Harutyunyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 485 wins, 377 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 86 | 36/24/26 | 41.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 74 | 28/32/14 | 37.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 64 | 29/20/15 | 45.3% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 45 | 21/16/8 | 46.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 27/10/6 | 62.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 15/6/3 | 62.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 52 | 22/15/15 | 42.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 47 | 13/22/12 | 27.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30 | 6/20/4 | 20.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Alexandr Predke | 2,692 | 28th Abu Dhabi Open | C54 |
| Jun 2017 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,680 | 18th ch-EU | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Georg Meier | 2,650 | Titled Tue | E09 |
| Jan 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,649 | 84th ch-ARM HL | A08 |
| Jun 2016 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,641 | 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 107 | 62.5 | 2,487 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 17.5 | 2,281 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial | 2016 | 34 | 15 | 2,445 |
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,493 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,325 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,409 |
| 79th ARM-ch 1st League | 2018 | 22 | 13 | 2,514 |
| Wch U18 | 2015 | 21 | 13 | 2,394 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manuel Petrosyan (20 games) · Zaven Andriasian (15 games) · Hovik Hayrapetyan (15 games) · Haik M. Martirosyan (15 games) · Shant Sargsyan (14 games) · Arman Mikaelyan (14 games) · Mamikon Gharibyan (13 games) · Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tigran K. Harutyunyan's chess games?
1,156 games by Tigran K. Harutyunyan, from Jan 2007 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 K. Harutyunyan has played.
What does Tigran K. Harutyunyan play on the first move as White?
Across 582 games with White in our database, Tigran K. Harutyunyan opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tigran K. Harutyunyan answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Tigran K. Harutyunyan play as White?
As White, Tigran K. Harutyunyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (86 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (74 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (64 games, 45.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 582 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tigran K. Harutyunyan play as Black?
As Black, Tigran K. Harutyunyan most often plays: Indian Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Catalan (47 games, 27.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (35 games, 37.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 574 games.
What is Tigran K. Harutyunyan's FIDE rating?
Tigran K. Harutyunyan is currently rated 2,505 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Tigran K. Harutyunyan played?
Our database contains 1,156 games by Tigran K. Harutyunyan, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 485 wins, 377 draws, 294 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tigran K. Harutyunyan?
1,156 games by Tigran K. Harutyunyan 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.