Prepare against Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos
GRC · World #21,002 classical · FIDE ID 4215109
When preparing against Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos 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 | 2,049 | 2,135 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,219 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,311 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 134 | 63 | 152 | 38.4% |
| As White | 174 | 72 | 31 | 71 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 175 | 62 | 32 | 81 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 96.6% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rigopoulos-Tsigkos usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rigopoulos-Tsigkos usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rigopoulos-Tsigkos usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Rigopoulos-Tsigkos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rigopoulos-Tsigkos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 91.2% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.8% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's chess games
All 349 games by Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 134 wins, 63 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/6/17 | 39.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 65 | 26/12/27 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Ioannis Georgiadis | 2,464 | 1st Isthmia Open | B53 |
| Dec 2017 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,456 | ch-EU blitz | C63 |
| Nov 2025 | Georg Mohr | 2,396 | European Blitz 2025 | B40 |
| Dec 2017 | Christian Maier | 2,393 | ch-EU blitz | B40 |
| Jul 2014 | Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 2,393 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 14 | 4 | 2,251 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,089 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,062 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| 7th World U16 ol | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,052 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,130 |
| Petroupoli Schev | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 1,371 |
| 21st Nikaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's chess games?
349 games by Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 Rigopoulos-Tsigkos has played.
What does Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos play as White?
As White, Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos play as Black?
As Black, Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos's FIDE rating?
Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (May 2018).
How many games has Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos played?
Our database contains 349 games by Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 63 draws, 152 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos?
349 games by Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos 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.