Prepare against Vahe Baghdasaryan
GM · Armenia · World #4,838 classical · FIDE ID 13303139
When preparing against Vahe Baghdasaryan, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.6% over 76 games.
Our database contains 1,117 games by Vahe Baghdasaryan, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vahe Baghdasaryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vahe Baghdasaryan 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 | 2,278 | 2,501 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,397 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,451 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,117 | 443 | 216 | 458 | 39.7% |
| As White | 563 | 245 | 104 | 214 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 554 | 198 | 112 | 244 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vahe Baghdasaryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vahe Baghdasaryan's side.
First moves as White (562 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 433 | 77.0% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 80 | 14.2% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 6.0% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.2% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.2% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues Nc3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Baghdasaryan usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 214 | 80.1% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 47 | 17.6% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 145 | 81.0% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 8.4% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vahe Baghdasaryan's chess games
All 1,117 games by Vahe Baghdasaryan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 443 wins, 216 draws, 458 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 79 | 35/16/28 | 44.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 12/1/20 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 104 | 34/21/49 | 32.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 76 | 21/19/36 | 27.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 30 | 13/3/14 | 43.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,714 | 15th ch-EU | D46 |
| Jul 2015 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,653 | 10th Poti Aleksandria Cup | D44 |
| Aug 2012 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,641 | Botvinnik Memorial Blitz Open | C10 |
| Jun 2019 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,635 | Jermuk Asrian Memorial 12th | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 265 | 115 | 2,216 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 30 | 16.5 | 1,929 |
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial | 2017 | 29 | 10 | 2,341 |
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,317 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,250 |
| 2nd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,255 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,359 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,324 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hovik Hayrapetyan (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vahe Baghdasaryan's chess games?
1,117 games by Vahe Baghdasaryan, from Jul 2006 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 Vahe Baghdasaryan has played.
What does Vahe Baghdasaryan play on the first move as White?
Across 562 games with White in our database, Vahe Baghdasaryan opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vahe Baghdasaryan answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vahe Baghdasaryan play as White?
As White, Vahe Baghdasaryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 563 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vahe Baghdasaryan play as Black?
As Black, Vahe Baghdasaryan most often plays: Slav Defense (104 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 554 games.
What is Vahe Baghdasaryan's FIDE rating?
Vahe Baghdasaryan is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Vahe Baghdasaryan played?
Our database contains 1,117 games by Vahe Baghdasaryan, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 443 wins, 216 draws, 458 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vahe Baghdasaryan?
1,117 games by Vahe Baghdasaryan 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.