Players
GM
Varuzhan Akobian
Trophy cabinet
No classical titles on record yet.
Luft classical rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft classical rating needs at least 10 classical games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 17 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 4 | 38% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 50% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 6 | 50% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 100% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 50% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Saint Louis Masters1 Mar 2026 | 4/7 | +3+4 | |
| Sharjah Masters 202525 May 2025 | =49th | −13−13 | |
| FIDE Grand Swiss 202325 Oct 2023 | ½/1 | +1+1 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMK. ShevchenkoLast 25 Oct 2023 · FIDE Grand Swiss 2023 | 1 | 010 |
| IMA. IsikLast 17 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 1 | 100 |
| GMS. SargsyanLast 18 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 1 | 010 |
| GMO. NigmatovLast 19 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 1 | 001 |
| Huang RenjieLast 20 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 1 | 010 |
Trophy cabinet
No rapid titles on record yet.
Luft rapid rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft rapid rating needs at least 10 rapid games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 22 rapid games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 3 | 83% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 33% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Old Indian Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrasch Defense | 3 | 50% |
| French Defense | 3 | 0% |
| English Opening | 3 | 0% |
| Horwitz Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Rubinstein Opening | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202528 Dec 2025 | 2½/6 | −34−34 | |
| CCT Chessable Masters 202517 Feb 2025 | =135th | −22−23 | |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202428 Dec 2024 | 5/10 | −39−40 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMA. Escobar ForeroLast 26 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |
| GMA. TangLast 26 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 100 |
| GMD. GhoshLast 26 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 100 |
| IMM. TsarukLast 27 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 100 |
| IMS. Gan-ErdeneLast 27 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |
Trophy cabinet
No blitz titles on record yet.
Luft blitz rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft blitz rating needs at least 10 blitz games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 18 blitz games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 2 | 0% |
| Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 100% |
| Blumenfeld Countergambit | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 2 | 50% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Lion Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Zukertort Opening | 1 | 0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cup 20262 Mar 2026 | =13th | +6+8 | |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202530 Dec 2025 | 2½/11 | −70−71 | |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202431 Dec 2024 | 1/7 | −47−47 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMS. SevianLast 30 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |
| IMR. SamadovLast 30 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 100 |
| GMA. SuleymanliLast 30 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |
| GMD. HorvathLast 30 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |
| IMN. ChasinLast 30 Dec 2024 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 | 1 | 001 |