Prepare against Vardan Movsisyan
FM · Armenia · World #17,810 classical · FIDE ID 13301799
Our database contains 84 games by Vardan Movsisyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vardan Movsisyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vardan Movsisyan 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 | 2,077 | 2,302 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,102 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 22 | 25 | 37 | 26.2% |
| As White | 43 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vardan Movsisyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vardan Movsisyan's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 86.0% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Movsisyan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
Vardan Movsisyan's chess games
All 84 games by Vardan Movsisyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,620 | ch-EU rapid | B33 |
| Jun 2016 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,444 | 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | D78 |
| Jun 2016 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,443 | 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | B29 |
| Sep 2005 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,442 | ch-EU U18 | B52 |
| Oct 2006 | Davit Zarkua | 2,411 | 45th Wch U20 | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Wch U20 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| 9th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,278 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open C | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,304 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,477 |
| Wch U14 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vardan Movsisyan's chess games?
84 games by Vardan Movsisyan, from Apr 2003 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 Movsisyan has played.
What does Vardan Movsisyan play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Vardan Movsisyan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vardan Movsisyan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Vardan Movsisyan play as White?
As White, Vardan Movsisyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vardan Movsisyan play as Black?
As Black, Vardan Movsisyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vardan Movsisyan's FIDE rating?
Vardan Movsisyan is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Vardan Movsisyan played?
Our database contains 84 games by Vardan Movsisyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vardan Movsisyan?
84 games by Vardan Movsisyan 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.