Prepare against Vigen Bagiryan
Ukraine · World #22,022 classical · FIDE ID 14124963
Our database contains 109 games by Vigen Bagiryan, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vigen Bagiryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vigen Bagiryan 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 | 2,041 | 2,069 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,207 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,254 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 47 | 17 | 44 | 43.1% |
| As White | 56 | 27 | 8 | 21 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 9 | 23 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vigen Bagiryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vigen Bagiryan's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 89.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bagiryan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bagiryan usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bagiryan usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bagiryan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Vigen Bagiryan's chess games
All 109 games by Vigen Bagiryan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 47 wins, 17 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Dmitri Semenov | 2,370 | Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | C95 |
| Dec 2025 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,338 | Online Winter Cup SF | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,325 | Kiev Express Blitz Open | B50 |
| Apr 2023 | Lubomir Mikhaletz | 2,304 | Kiev Blitz Marathon | B59 |
| Sep 2008 | Alexander Stepaniuk | 2,294 | Yuzhny Open | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,054 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,180 |
| ch-UKR U18 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Geller-100 Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Dragomanov Fit Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Mariupol CC 50th Aniversary | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,993 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,919 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vigen Bagiryan's chess games?
109 games by Vigen Bagiryan, from Sep 2009 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 Vigen Bagiryan has played.
What does Vigen Bagiryan play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Vigen Bagiryan opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vigen Bagiryan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vigen Bagiryan play as White?
As White, Vigen Bagiryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vigen Bagiryan play as Black?
As Black, Vigen Bagiryan most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Vigen Bagiryan's FIDE rating?
Vigen Bagiryan is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Vigen Bagiryan played?
Our database contains 109 games by Vigen Bagiryan, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 17 draws, 44 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vigen Bagiryan?
109 games by Vigen Bagiryan 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.