Prepare against Yega Kavciyan
France · World #12,763 classical · FIDE ID 26052822
When preparing against Yega Kavciyan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Yega Kavciyan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yega Kavciyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yega Kavciyan 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 | 2,132 | 2,173 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,173 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,044 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 20.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yega Kavciyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yega Kavciyan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kavciyan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kavciyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kavciyan usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kavciyan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kavciyan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Yega Kavciyan's chess games
All 39 games by Yega Kavciyan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tirard,H | 2,396 | 40th Avoine Open 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2019 | Simon Viel | 2,301 | 34th Avoine Open | A08 |
| Jul 2019 | Matthieu Smith | 2,208 | 34th Avoine Open | C54 |
| Jul 2013 | Benoist Busson | 1,972 | ch-Provence 1213 | C45 |
| Jul 2017 | Alain Neau | 1,766 | 32nd Avoine Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provence 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,855 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,309 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Avoine Open 35th | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,894 |
| 40th Avoine Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,428 |
| 43rd Syre Memorial Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yega Kavciyan's chess games?
39 games by Yega Kavciyan, from May 2012 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 Yega Kavciyan has played.
What does Yega Kavciyan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yega Kavciyan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yega Kavciyan answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yega Kavciyan play as White?
As White, Yega Kavciyan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yega Kavciyan play as Black?
As Black, Yega Kavciyan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yega Kavciyan's FIDE rating?
Yega Kavciyan is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Yega Kavciyan played?
Our database contains 39 games by Yega Kavciyan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yega Kavciyan?
39 games by Yega Kavciyan 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.