Robert Hovhannisyan vs Shant Sargsyan
GM Robert Hovhannisyan (2628) · GM Shant Sargsyan (2646)
Robert Hovhannisyan and Shant Sargsyan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Hovhannisyan leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hovhannisyan | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovhannisyan with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sargsyan with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hovhannisyan | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hovhannisyan | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Asrian Mem Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Feb 2021 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ARM 81st |
| Jan 2020 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 80th ch-ARM |
| Mar 2019 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 20th EU-ch |
| Jan 2019 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-ARM HL 79th |
| Jan 2018 | Shant Sargsyan | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-ARM HL 78th |
| Nov 2017 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tsaghkadzor Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Hovhannisyan and Shant Sargsyan?
In 12 recorded games, Robert Hovhannisyan has 3 wins, Shant Sargsyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Robert Hovhannisyan and Shant Sargsyan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Robert Hovhannisyan and Shant Sargsyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.