Prepare against Alexis M Harakis
FM · United Kingdom · World #9,881 classical · FIDE ID 403954
Our database contains 238 games by Alexis M Harakis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexis M Harakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexis M Harakis 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 | 2,171 | 2,304 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,243 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,221 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 103 | 48 | 87 | 43.3% |
| As White | 128 | 61 | 27 | 40 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 42 | 21 | 47 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexis M Harakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexis M Harakis's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 93.0% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Harakis usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Harakis usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Harakis usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Harakis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Harakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Harakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 70.8% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.9% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 36.1% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Alexis M Harakis's chess games
All 238 games by Alexis M Harakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 103 wins, 48 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Craig A Hanley | 2,452 | chT2a-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C13 |
| Feb 2017 | Andrew N Greet | 2,447 | chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Apr 2018 | Zahari Zahariev | 2,402 | chT-Crete | C06 |
| Apr 2022 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,400 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A50 |
| Jun 2008 | Darko Feletar | 2,384 | 22nd Pula Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2000 | 13 | 4 | 2,130 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,333 |
| 18th Lloyds Bank Open | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 8 | 2,422 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,501 |
| 28th EU-Cup | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,315 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexis M Harakis's chess games?
238 games by Alexis M Harakis, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Alexis M Harakis has played.
What does Alexis M Harakis play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Alexis M Harakis opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexis M Harakis answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Alexis M Harakis play as White?
As White, Alexis M Harakis's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexis M Harakis play as Black?
As Black, Alexis M Harakis most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Alexis M Harakis's FIDE rating?
Alexis M Harakis is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Alexis M Harakis played?
Our database contains 238 games by Alexis M Harakis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 48 draws, 87 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexis M Harakis?
238 games by Alexis M Harakis 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.