Prepare against Vache Hovakimyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,450 classical · FIDE ID 13317288
When preparing against Vache Hovakimyan, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 936 games by Vache Hovakimyan, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,362 | 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 | 936 | 449 | 111 | 376 | 48.0% |
| As White | 464 | 246 | 57 | 161 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 472 | 203 | 54 | 215 | 43.0% |
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 (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 37.5% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 123 | 26.5% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 113 | 24.4% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 45 | 9.7% | 75.6% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues b3 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hovakimyan usually continues b3 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 108 | 50.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 54 | 25.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 37 | 17.2% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 78.8% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 25 | 16.6% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Vache Hovakimyan's chess games
All 936 games by Vache Hovakimyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 449 wins, 111 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 65 | 40/4/21 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 25/13/23 | 41.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 38 | 19/3/16 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| 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 | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| 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 | David Navara | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | David W L Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Oct 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,658 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Volodar Murzin | 2,650 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 590 | 319 | 2,330 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 58 | 34 | 2,380 |
| Vaganian Cup Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,201 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,387 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2026 | 18 | 8 | 2,284 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,436 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,515 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,443 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vache Hovakimyan's chess games?
936 games by Vache Hovakimyan, from Sep 2019 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 Vache Hovakimyan has played.
What does Vache Hovakimyan play on the first move as White?
Across 464 games with White in our database, Vache Hovakimyan opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vache Hovakimyan answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vache Hovakimyan play as White?
As White, Vache Hovakimyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (65 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (61 games, 41.0% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 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 (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 472 games.
What is Vache Hovakimyan's FIDE rating?
Vache Hovakimyan is currently rated 2,362 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 936 games by Vache Hovakimyan, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 449 wins, 111 draws, 376 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vache Hovakimyan?
936 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.