Prepare against Volodya Torosyan
CM · Armenia · World #3,875 classical · FIDE ID 13319051
When preparing against Volodya Torosyan, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Volodya Torosyan, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Volodya Torosyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodya Torosyan 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 | 2,307 | 2,307 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,227 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 176 | 28 | 177 | 46.2% |
| As White | 188 | 99 | 12 | 77 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 193 | 77 | 16 | 100 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodya Torosyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodya Torosyan's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 57.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 32 | 17.1% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 29 | 15.5% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.0% | 76.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues Nf3 (39.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Torosyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 50.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 18.2% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 18.2% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 50.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 27.1% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Volodya Torosyan's chess games
All 381 games by Volodya Torosyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Sep 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: 176 wins, 28 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,644 | Titled Tue | C53 |
| Mar 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Mar 2025 | Victor Bologan | 2,607 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B17 |
| Oct 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 241 | 121.5 | 2,281 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 9 | 2,347 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,364 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,522 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodya Torosyan's chess games?
381 games by Volodya Torosyan, from Jul 2021 to Sep 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 Volodya Torosyan has played.
What does Volodya Torosyan play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Volodya Torosyan opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodya Torosyan answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Volodya Torosyan play as White?
As White, Volodya Torosyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodya Torosyan play as Black?
As Black, Volodya Torosyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Volodya Torosyan's FIDE rating?
Volodya Torosyan is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Volodya Torosyan played?
Our database contains 381 games by Volodya Torosyan, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 28 draws, 177 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodya Torosyan?
381 games by Volodya Torosyan 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.