Prepare against Vardan Khojayan
Armenia · World #6,407 classical · FIDE ID 13303520
When preparing against Vardan Khojayan, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 93 games by Vardan Khojayan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vardan Khojayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vardan Khojayan 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 | 2,237 | 2,286 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,229 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 40 | 20 | 33 | 43.0% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vardan Khojayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vardan Khojayan's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 60.5% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 23.3% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 63.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Khojayan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Vardan Khojayan's chess games
All 93 games by Vardan Khojayan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | David Shahinyan | 2,452 | 80th ch-ARM 1st League | A08 |
| Feb 2011 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,428 | Moscow Open E | B81 |
| Feb 2009 | Ruslan Soltanici | 2,405 | Moscow Open A | E03 |
| Jul 2023 | Davit Benidze | 2,405 | 16th Poti Open | B90 |
| Oct 2010 | Nazi Paikidze | 2,376 | 3rd Jermuk Asrian Memorial | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80th ch-ARM 1st League | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,428 |
| 17th Chigorin Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Final | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 7 | 7 | 2,579 |
| chT-ARM | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vardan Khojayan's chess games?
93 games by Vardan Khojayan, from Apr 2006 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 Vardan Khojayan has played.
What does Vardan Khojayan play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Vardan Khojayan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vardan Khojayan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vardan Khojayan play as White?
As White, Vardan Khojayan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vardan Khojayan play as Black?
As Black, Vardan Khojayan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Vardan Khojayan's FIDE rating?
Vardan Khojayan is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vardan Khojayan played?
Our database contains 93 games by Vardan Khojayan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vardan Khojayan?
93 games by Vardan Khojayan 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.