Prepare against Valter Gyurjinyan
FM · Armenia · World #2,640 classical · FIDE ID 13318179
When preparing against Valter Gyurjinyan, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Valter Gyurjinyan, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valter Gyurjinyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valter Gyurjinyan 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 | 2,354 | 2,354 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,241 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,334 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 82 | 14 | 79 | 46.9% |
| As White | 85 | 40 | 8 | 37 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 42 | 6 | 42 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valter Gyurjinyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valter Gyurjinyan's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 63.5% | 45.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.6% | 76.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 12.9% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Gyurjinyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 66.7% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.8% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Valter Gyurjinyan's chess games
All 175 games by Valter Gyurjinyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 82 wins, 14 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,627 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| May 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Jun 2025 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Jul 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,560 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 129 | 72.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-ARM 86th 1st League | 2025 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,465 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,169 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,903 |
| 7th Yerevan Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valter Gyurjinyan's chess games?
175 games by Valter Gyurjinyan, from Jan 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 Valter Gyurjinyan has played.
What does Valter Gyurjinyan play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Valter Gyurjinyan opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valter Gyurjinyan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Valter Gyurjinyan play as White?
As White, Valter Gyurjinyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valter Gyurjinyan play as Black?
As Black, Valter Gyurjinyan most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Valter Gyurjinyan's FIDE rating?
Valter Gyurjinyan is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Valter Gyurjinyan played?
Our database contains 175 games by Valter Gyurjinyan, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 14 draws, 79 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valter Gyurjinyan?
175 games by Valter Gyurjinyan 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.