Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (2544) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Grigoriy Oparin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Mekhitarian leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhitarian with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Oparin with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | G Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | G Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | G Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Oct 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2018 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2016 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 12 recorded games, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian has 0 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.