Tigran L. Petrosian vs Robert Hovhannisyan
GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522) · GM Robert Hovhannisyan (2628)
Tigran L. Petrosian and Robert Hovhannisyan have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2010 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Petrosian leads 6 wins to 5, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Hovhannisyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrosian with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Hovhannisyan with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Hovhannisyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Hovhannisyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-ARM HL 83rd |
| Feb 2021 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-ARM 81st |
| Jan 2019 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-ARM HL 79th |
| Jan 2018 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-ARM HL 78th |
| Jan 2017 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 79th ARM-ch 1st League |
| Oct 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st Yerevan Open |
| Jan 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-ARM rapid |
| Jan 2016 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | chT-ARM 1st League 77th |
| Jul 2015 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Lake Sevan |
| Nov 2014 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Yerevan Mayor Cup KO |
| Nov 2014 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Yerevan Mayor Cup KO |
| Jan 2014 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-ARM 74th |
| Jan 2013 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-ARM 73rd |
| Apr 2012 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14th Dubai Open |
| Jan 2012 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-ARM 72nd |
| Jan 2011 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-ARM 71st |
| Oct 2010 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd Jermuk Asrian Memorial |
| Jul 2010 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Lake Sevan |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Hovhannisyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ARM 70th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tigran L. Petrosian and Robert Hovhannisyan?
In 19 recorded games, Tigran L. Petrosian has 6 wins, Robert Hovhannisyan has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tigran L. Petrosian and Robert Hovhannisyan played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2010 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Tigran L. Petrosian and Robert Hovhannisyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.