Prepare against Vahe Danielyan
IM · Armenia · World #3,341 classical · FIDE ID 13304828
Our database contains 1,391 games by Vahe Danielyan, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vahe Danielyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vahe Danielyan 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 | 2,325 | 2,409 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,261 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,455 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,391 | 624 | 172 | 595 | 44.9% |
| As White | 707 | 339 | 80 | 288 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 684 | 285 | 92 | 307 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vahe Danielyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vahe Danielyan's side.
First moves as White (707 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 489 | 69.2% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 139 | 19.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 5.7% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 30 | 4.2% | 48.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Danielyan usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 27.4% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 73 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 45 | 15.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 33 | 11.6% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 19 | 6.7% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.6% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 67.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 59 | 22.1% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 4.5% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Vahe Danielyan's chess games
All 1,391 games by Vahe Danielyan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 624 wins, 172 draws, 595 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 145 | 69/17/59 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 37 | 19/3/15 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 18/3/10 | 58.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 17/2/7 | 65.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/7/16 | 37.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 19/4/10 | 57.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Wesley So | 2,771 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| Nov 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,715 | Speed Chess Q2 | B30 |
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,668 | ch-EU Blitz | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 827 | 431.5 | 2,335 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,475 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,552 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,632 |
| ch-ARM 1st League 81st | 2021 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vahe Danielyan's chess games?
1,391 games by Vahe Danielyan, from Sep 2010 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 Vahe Danielyan has played.
What does Vahe Danielyan play on the first move as White?
Across 707 games with White in our database, Vahe Danielyan opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vahe Danielyan answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vahe Danielyan play as White?
As White, Vahe Danielyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (145 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 707 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vahe Danielyan play as Black?
As Black, Vahe Danielyan most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 684 games.
What is Vahe Danielyan's FIDE rating?
Vahe Danielyan is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Vahe Danielyan played?
Our database contains 1,391 games by Vahe Danielyan, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 624 wins, 172 draws, 595 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vahe Danielyan?
1,391 games by Vahe Danielyan 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.