Prepare against Vladimir Akopian
GM · United States · World #254 classical · FIDE ID 13300032
Our database contains 2,139 games by Vladimir Akopian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Akopian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Akopian 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 | 2,562 | 2,713 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,590 | 2,707 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,662 | 2,691 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,139 | 800 | 1,051 | 288 | 37.4% |
| As White | 1,075 | 484 | 489 | 102 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 1,064 | 316 | 562 | 186 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Akopian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Akopian's side.
First moves as White (1,075 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 546 | 50.8% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 254 | 23.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 216 | 20.1% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 56 | 5.2% | 69.6% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Akopian usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Akopian usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Akopian usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Akopian usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Akopian usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Akopian usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 177 | 38.1% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 132 | 28.4% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 86 | 18.5% | 57.6% |
| c6 | 33 | 7.1% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.9% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 155 | 34.4% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.7% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Akopian's chess games
All 2,139 games by Vladimir Akopian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 800 wins, 1,051 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 90 | 49/33/8 | 54.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 74 | 32/39/3 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 29/24/13 | 43.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 64 | 29/30/5 | 45.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 61 | 31/21/9 | 50.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 59 | 28/26/5 | 47.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 21/31/3 | 38.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 47 | 21/21/5 | 44.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 19/18/3 | 47.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 14/22/4 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 169 | 32/110/27 | 18.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 82 | 33/33/16 | 40.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/26/8 | 42.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 13/19/6 | 34.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 19/14/5 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 37 | 3/27/7 | 8.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 15/14/5 | 44.1% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 1/23/7 | 3.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 10/17/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Garry Kasparov | 2,838 | RUS-The World | B30 |
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,777 | Corus | B90 |
| Jan 2004 | Peter Svidler | 2,747 | Corus | C88 |
| Jun 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,743 | FIDE GP | B31 |
| Jun 2013 | Gata Kamsky | 2,741 | Wch Rapid | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 60 | 32.5 | 2,659 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 42 | 24 | 2,682 |
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 38 | 25.5 | 2,573 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2025 | 36 | 23 | 2,588 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,688 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1990 | 28 | 16 | 2,530 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2007 | 27 | 18 | 2,739 |
| ch-ARM | 1997 | 25 | 18 | 2,645 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexei Shirov (24 games) · Ivan Sokolov (18 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (17 games) · Michael Adams (16 games) · Boris Gelfand (16 games) · Victor Bologan (16 games) · Aleksey Dreev (15 games) · Peter Leko (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Akopian's chess games?
2,139 games by Vladimir Akopian, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vladimir Akopian has played.
What does Vladimir Akopian play on the first move as White?
Across 1,075 games with White in our database, Vladimir Akopian opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Akopian answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Akopian play as White?
As White, Vladimir Akopian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 54.4% win rate); English Opening (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (66 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,075 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Akopian play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Akopian most often plays: Slav Defense (169 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian (82 games, 40.2% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,064 games.
What is Vladimir Akopian's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Akopian is currently rated 2,562 in classical chess, 2,590 in rapid and 2,662 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,713 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vladimir Akopian played?
Our database contains 2,139 games by Vladimir Akopian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 800 wins, 1,051 draws, 288 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Akopian?
2,139 games by Vladimir Akopian 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.