Prepare against Alexandros Dounis
FM · GRC · World #8,885 classical · FIDE ID 4213238
When preparing against Alexandros Dounis, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Alexandros Dounis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandros Dounis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandros Dounis before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,188 | 2,312 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,328 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,316 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 244 | 117 | 213 | 42.5% |
| As White | 303 | 138 | 64 | 101 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 271 | 106 | 53 | 112 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandros Dounis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandros Dounis's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 190 | 62.7% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 77 | 25.4% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 10.2% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dounis usually continues g3 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dounis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dounis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dounis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dounis usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dounis usually continues f4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 81 | 61.4% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 48 | 36.4% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 97.8% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Alexandros Dounis's chess games
All 574 games by Alexandros Dounis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 244 wins, 117 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 98 | 46/20/32 | 46.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 18/3/5 | 69.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 18/11/14 | 41.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,704 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Sep 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | D87 |
| Jul 2022 | Nils Grandelius | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,628 | Titled Tue Late | B84 |
| Aug 2022 | David Paravyan | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 201 | 105 | 2,365 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 1,915 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,201 |
| Athens Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| 24th Athens Acropolis Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandros Dounis's chess games?
574 games by Alexandros Dounis, from Jan 2005 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexandros Dounis has played.
What does Alexandros Dounis play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Alexandros Dounis opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandros Dounis answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexandros Dounis play as White?
As White, Alexandros Dounis's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (98 games, 46.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (26 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandros Dounis play as Black?
As Black, Alexandros Dounis most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Alexandros Dounis's FIDE rating?
Alexandros Dounis is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Alexandros Dounis played?
Our database contains 574 games by Alexandros Dounis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 117 draws, 213 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandros Dounis?
574 games by Alexandros Dounis reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.