Prepare against Vardan Melkonyan
CM · Armenia · World #14,295 classical · FIDE ID 13302809
Our database contains 40 games by Vardan Melkonyan, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vardan Melkonyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vardan Melkonyan 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 | 2,113 | 2,280 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,299 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vardan Melkonyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vardan Melkonyan's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Melkonyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Vardan Melkonyan's chess games
All 40 games by Vardan Melkonyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Gaioz Nigalidze | 2,563 | 14th Poti Open | B30 |
| Jul 2019 | Ravan Aliyev | 2,385 | 14th Poti Open | E01 |
| Oct 2010 | Maia Lomineishvili | 2,355 | 3rd Jermuk Asrian Memorial | D48 |
| Apr 2012 | Sandor Farago | 2,296 | Budapest FS04 IM | B23 |
| Feb 2008 | Sergey Grigorian | 2,133 | 4th Moscow Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,298 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,246 |
| 3rd Jermuk Asrian Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vardan Melkonyan's chess games?
40 games by Vardan Melkonyan, from Jul 2005 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 Melkonyan has played.
What does Vardan Melkonyan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Vardan Melkonyan opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vardan Melkonyan answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vardan Melkonyan play as White?
As White, Vardan Melkonyan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vardan Melkonyan play as Black?
As Black, Vardan Melkonyan most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vardan Melkonyan's FIDE rating?
Vardan Melkonyan is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Vardan Melkonyan played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vardan Melkonyan, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vardan Melkonyan?
40 games by Vardan Melkonyan 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.