Prepare against Tyhran Ambartsumian
FM · Armenia · World #2,773 classical · FIDE ID 34161112
When preparing against Tyhran Ambartsumian, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 801 games by Tyhran Ambartsumian, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tyhran Ambartsumian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tyhran Ambartsumian 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 | 2,349 | 2,398 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,376 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 801 | 398 | 113 | 290 | 49.7% |
| As White | 402 | 206 | 61 | 135 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 399 | 192 | 52 | 155 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tyhran Ambartsumian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tyhran Ambartsumian's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 336 | 83.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 11.4% | 73.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 73.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Ambartsumian usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 132 | 72.5% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 7.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.0% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.7% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 84.0% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Tyhran Ambartsumian's chess games
All 801 games by Tyhran Ambartsumian in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - Sep 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: 398 wins, 113 draws, 290 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/4/20 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37 | 15/2/20 | 40.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 15/0/5 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,823 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | 2,765 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | C01 |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,705 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 457 | 259 | 2,372 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 54 | 33 | 2,467 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,228 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,528 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,379 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,508 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tyhran Ambartsumian's chess games?
801 games by Tyhran Ambartsumian, from Dec 2020 to Sep 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 Tyhran Ambartsumian has played.
What does Tyhran Ambartsumian play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Tyhran Ambartsumian opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tyhran Ambartsumian answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tyhran Ambartsumian play as White?
As White, Tyhran Ambartsumian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tyhran Ambartsumian play as Black?
As Black, Tyhran Ambartsumian most often plays: Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 399 games.
What is Tyhran Ambartsumian's FIDE rating?
Tyhran Ambartsumian is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tyhran Ambartsumian played?
Our database contains 801 games by Tyhran Ambartsumian, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 398 wins, 113 draws, 290 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tyhran Ambartsumian?
801 games by Tyhran Ambartsumian 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.