Prepare against Vache Hovakimyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,350 classical · FIDE ID 13317288
Our database contains 874 games by Vache Hovakimyan, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vache Hovakimyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vache Hovakimyan 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 | 2,366 | 2,366 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,358 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,241 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 874 | 418 | 98 | 358 | 47.8% |
| As White | 433 | 228 | 52 | 153 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 441 | 190 | 46 | 205 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vache Hovakimyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vache Hovakimyan's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 37.0% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 111 | 25.6% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 108 | 24.9% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 45 | 10.4% | 75.6% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.2% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues Nc3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 49.0% | 39.4% |
| e6 | 52 | 25.7% | 66.3% |
| c5 | 37 | 18.3% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 78.7% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 16.3% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.5% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Vache Hovakimyan's chess games
All 874 games by Vache Hovakimyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 418 wins, 98 draws, 358 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 58 | 24/11/23 | 41.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 56 | 34/4/18 | 60.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 38 | 19/3/16 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | D Navara | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | D Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Oct 2024 | E Bacrot | 2,658 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Murzin,Volodar | 2,650 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 568 | 306 | 2,328 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 58 | 34 | 2,380 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,201 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 18 | 8 | 2,284 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,387 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,436 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,443 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vache Hovakimyan's chess games?
874 games by Vache Hovakimyan, from Sep 2019 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 Vache Hovakimyan has played.
What does Vache Hovakimyan play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Vache Hovakimyan opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vache Hovakimyan answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vache Hovakimyan play as White?
As White, Vache Hovakimyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Réti Opening (56 games, 60.7% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vache Hovakimyan play as Black?
As Black, Vache Hovakimyan most often plays: Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 441 games.
What is Vache Hovakimyan's FIDE rating?
Vache Hovakimyan is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vache Hovakimyan played?
Our database contains 874 games by Vache Hovakimyan, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 418 wins, 98 draws, 358 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vache Hovakimyan?
874 games by Vache Hovakimyan 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.