ARM · 47 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2281 (Oct 2008)
Best performance: 2575 at Moscow open 2008 B(Best of 2008)
Classical rating
2091
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2001 or earlier
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 2040 to 2091 over the last 12 months; peak 2281 in October 2008.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2091, 0, 0 games | 2110, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2091, +51, 9 games | 2110, -29, 7 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2150, -1, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2151, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2151, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2040, 0, 0 games | 2139, 0, 0 games | 2151, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Unbeaten in the last 3 games (2 wins, 1 draw), since Sep 7. That is the longest unbeaten run of 2026.
From 333 classical games on record, the latest on Sep 9.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 87th Armenian Championship (semifinal)Sep 2 – Sep 9TPR 2254 | 6/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
IM title progress
Working toward the International Master titleTracked norms: 1 · 10 of 27 games credit
Rating: peak 2281, needs 2400
No outstanding composition requirement
Based on events we cover plus the FIDE norm registers of all federations. Norms filed elsewhere may not show up here yet.
Best wins · Classical
From 319 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2006–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | IM Ashot Nadanian, May 2014 · 84th Yerevan Ch. Final | , 2416 |
| 2, | IM Yuri Hambardzumian, 2 wins, Jul 2009 · K.Asrian Memorial Int. Open Tmnt. | , 2357 |
| 3, | GM Manuel Petrosyan, Jun 2013 · 6th K.Asrian Memorial | , 2341 |
| 4, | FM Artavazd R. Hayrapetyan, 4 wins, Nov 2015 · Abovyan Autumn 2015 | , 2320 |
| 5, | IM David Karatorossian, Jul 2008 · Armenian Ch. 2008. The 1st League | , 2309 |
| 6, | GM Alexandre Qashashvili, Apr 2007 · Alexandr Buslaev 1st Memorial | , 2306 |
| 7, | GM Bella Khotenashvili, Apr 2007 · Alexandr Buslaev 1st Memorial | , 2301 |
| 8, | George Sikharulidze, Apr 2007 · Alexandr Buslaev 1st Memorial | , 2296 |
| 9, | FM Arthur Muromtsev, Feb 2008 · Aeroflot open 2008 B | , 2292 |
| 10, | IM Eduard A Mnatsakanian, Jul 2008 · Armenian Ch. 2008. The 1st League | , 2290 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Evgeny Postny, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2013 · 6th K.Asrian Memorial | , 0/1 | , 2645 |
| 2, | GM Danyyil Dvirnyy, Highest-rated meeting: Mar 2014 · European Individual Ch. 2014 | , 0/1 | , 2575 |
| 3, | GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, Highest-rated meeting: Mar 2014 · European Individual Ch. 2014 | , ½/1 | , 2572 |
| 4, | GM Aleksej Aleksandrov, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2016 · 1st Yerevan Open | , 0/1 | , 2568 |
| 5, | GM Artashes Minasian, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2012 · 5th K.Asrian Memorial | , 0/2 | , 2506 |
| 6, | GM Grigoriy Oparin, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2012 · 5th K.Asrian Memorial | , 0/1 | , 2494 |
| 7, | GM Levon Babujian, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2013 · 6th K.Asrian Memorial | , 0/2 | , 2488 |
| 7, | IM Nikolai Looshnikov, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2014 · SatkaChess-2014 | , 0/1 | , 2488 |
| 9, | GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2012 · 5th K.Asrian Memorial | , 1/3 | , 2457 |
| 10, | GM Vahe Baghdasaryan, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2017 · 2nd Yerevan Open | , 1/6 | , 2440 |
Openings · Classical
From the moves of 28 of 333 classical games on record.
As WhiteOpens 1.e4 in 10 of 14 games.
As BlackMeets 1.e4 with 1...c5.
All openings (1 as White, 1 as Black)
| Openings in White games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 75% |
10 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 9.
| Openings in Black games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 9 | 72% |
5 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2129 | 2254 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2½ | 1927 | 1927 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4½ | 1927 | 1927 |
| 2023 | 18 | 12½ | 1779 | 1920 |
| 2021 | 8 | 7 | 1617 | 1953 |
| 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1894 | 1981 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2030 | 2073 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2036 | 2079 |
| 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2080 | 2246 |
| 2015 | 9 | 6½ | 1915 | 2081 |
| 2014 | 40 | 22½ | 2135 | 2178 |
| 2013 | 32 | 19 | 2038 | 2103 |
| 2012 | 23 | 11½ | 2143 | 2143 |
| 2011 | 25 | 13½ | 2090 | 2119 |
| 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2149 | 2192 |
| 2008 | 42 | 28 | 2172 | 2297 |
| 2007 | 17 | 10½ | 2174 | 2261 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Sep 2026Swisschess-results.comBest of 2026Score 6/9Opp avg 2129Start 2040
- Aug 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 2½/5Opp avg 1927Start 2057
- Sep 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 4½/9Opp avg 1927Start 2092
- Sep – Oct 2023Swissfederation source#2 in 2023Score 6½/9Opp avg 1669Start 2118
- May – Jun 2023Swissfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 6/9Opp avg 1888Start 2127
- Dec 2019Swissfederation source#2 in 2019Score 1/4Opp avg 1723Start 2176
- Jul 2019Swissfederation sourceBest of 2019Score 7/9Opp avg 1969Start 2170
- 87th Armenian Championship (semifinal) · Sep 2026 · 6/9
- 86th Armenian Championship (Semifinal) · Aug 2025 · 2½/5
- 85th Armenian Championship (semifinal) · Sep 2024 · 4½/9
- Yerevan Open 2023 (Tournament B) · Sep – Oct 2023 · 6½/9
- 84th Armenian Ch. SF · May – Jun 2023 · 6/9
- 3rd Yerevan Open - B · Oct 2021 · 8/9
- T.Petrosyan Chess House Ch. 2019 Final · Dec 2019 · 1/4
- 5th Batumi Municipality Cup (Open B) · Jul 2019 · 7/9
- ChessAmateur Minsk 2018 · Jun – Jul 2018 · 5/9
- 2nd Yerevan Open · Sep 2017 · 5/9
- 1st Yerevan Open · Oct 2016 · 5/9
- Open Batumi Municipality Cup-02 (B) · Jul 2016 · 8/9
- Abovyan Autumn 2015 · Nov 2015 · 6½/9
- T.Petrosyan Chess House Ch. 2014 Final · Dec 2014 · 5/9
- SatkaChess-2014 · Jul 2014 · 6½/9
- 8th Armenian Club Ch. · Jun 2014 · 3½/4
- 84th Yerevan Ch. Final · May – Jun 2014 · 4½/9
- European Individual Ch. 2014 · Mar 2014 · 4/10
- T.Petrosian Chess House Ch. 2013 Final · Nov 2013 · 5/9
- Abovyan - 50 Year · Nov 2013 · 7½/9
- 83rd Yerevan Ch. Final · Jul 2013 · 5/9
- 6th K.Asrian Memorial · Jun 2013 · 4½/9
- T.Petrosian Chess House Ch. 2012 · Dec 2012 · 1½/5
- 5th K.Asrian Memorial · Jun 2012 · 4½/9
- 82nd Yerevan Ch. Final · May 2012 · 5½/9
- T.Petrosyan Chess House Ch. 2011 · Dec 2011 · 5/9
- 81st Yerevan Ch. Final · May 2011 · 5/9
- 81st Yerevan Ch. SF · Apr 2011 · 5½/9
- T.Petrosian Chess House Ch.2010 · Dec 2010 · 5/9
- K.Asrian Memorial Int. Open Tmnt. · Jun – Jul 2009 · 5½/9
- 79th Yerevan Ch. · May 2009 · 5/9
- Chess House 2008 Ch. · Dec 2008 · 5½/9
- Armenian Ch. 2008. The 1st League · Jul 2008 · 6/9
- 78th Yerevan Ch. SF · May 2008 · 6/8
- Aeroflot open 2008 B · Feb 2008 · 4/9
- Moscow open 2008 B · Feb 2008 · 7½/9
- Chess House Ch. 2007 · Dec 2007 · 4/9
- Alexandr Buslaev 1st Memorial · Apr 2007 · 7½/10
- 1st MIKA Open · Dec 2006 · 2/8
World
- #=16748Adrian Mueller2091.0
- #=16748Frank Salzgeber2091.0
- #=16748FM Tigran Gasparian2091.0
- #=16748Artush Avagyan2091.0
- #=16748Giacomo Zecirovic2091.0
Armenia
- #106CM Vladimir Shahinyan2103.0
- #107Sedrak Matevosyan2093.0
- #=108FM Tigran Gasparian2091.0
- #=108Artush Avagyan2091.0
- #110WIM Siranush Andriasyan2089.8
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