Prepare against Alexandros Isaakidis
FM · Cyprus · World #6,262 classical · FIDE ID 5903076
When preparing against Alexandros Isaakidis, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 225 games by Alexandros Isaakidis, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandros Isaakidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandros Isaakidis 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 | 2,241 | 2,256 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,159 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,204 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 106 | 54 | 65 | 47.1% |
| As White | 113 | 53 | 27 | 33 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 112 | 53 | 27 | 32 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandros Isaakidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandros Isaakidis's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 48.7% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 23.9% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 16.8% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Isaakidis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 48.4% | 78.3% |
| c6 | 26 | 41.9% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Alexandros Isaakidis's chess games
All 225 games by Alexandros Isaakidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 106 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 11/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Novak Pezelj | 2,489 | Paphos Open 1st | B13 |
| Aug 2022 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,417 | Olympiad-44 | B12 |
| Jul 2018 | Matthias De Wachter | 2,363 | 11th Paleochora Open | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | David Silva | 2,363 | Olympiad-45 | B11 |
| Dec 2019 | Jan Lundin | 2,347 | Belgrade Radnicki | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 19 | 16 | 2,126 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 12 | 10.5 | 1,970 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Belgrade Radnicki | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
| chB-CYP Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandros Isaakidis's chess games?
225 games by Alexandros Isaakidis, from Jan 2014 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 Isaakidis has played.
What does Alexandros Isaakidis play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Alexandros Isaakidis opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandros Isaakidis answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexandros Isaakidis play as White?
As White, Alexandros Isaakidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandros Isaakidis play as Black?
As Black, Alexandros Isaakidis most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Alexandros Isaakidis's FIDE rating?
Alexandros Isaakidis is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alexandros Isaakidis played?
Our database contains 225 games by Alexandros Isaakidis, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandros Isaakidis?
225 games by Alexandros Isaakidis 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.