Prepare against Anastasios Tzoumbas
FM · GRC · World #8,153 classical · FIDE ID 4200519
Our database contains 388 games by Anastasios Tzoumbas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anastasios Tzoumbas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anastasios Tzoumbas 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 | 2,202 | 2,352 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,334 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,350 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 151 | 97 | 140 | 38.9% |
| As White | 188 | 84 | 47 | 57 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 200 | 67 | 50 | 83 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anastasios Tzoumbas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anastasios Tzoumbas's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 84.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 12.2% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tzoumbas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 94.5% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Anastasios Tzoumbas's chess games
All 388 games by Anastasios Tzoumbas 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: 151 wins, 97 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 19/10/8 | 51.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 11/15/16 | 26.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Luther | 2,520 | Ano Liosia Open | C06 |
| Jan 1993 | Orest Nikolaevich Averkin | 2,500 | Heraklio Open | E14 |
| Jan 1995 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,495 | Aegina Open | C82 |
| Aug 1999 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,474 | 9th Chania Open | C85 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Zysk | 2,440 | Heraklio Open | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 52 | 18 | 2,068 |
| ch-GRE | 1994 | 25 | 11 | 2,313 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 24 | 14 | 2,337 |
| Wch U14 | 1992 | 22 | 15 | 2,415 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1994 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,416 |
| Aegina Open | 1996 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,542 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 1997 | 14 | 9 | 2,522 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 6 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anastasios Tzoumbas's chess games?
388 games by Anastasios Tzoumbas, 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 Anastasios Tzoumbas has played.
What does Anastasios Tzoumbas play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Anastasios Tzoumbas opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anastasios Tzoumbas answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b5 (1% of games).
What openings does Anastasios Tzoumbas play as White?
As White, Anastasios Tzoumbas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anastasios Tzoumbas play as Black?
As Black, Anastasios Tzoumbas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Anastasios Tzoumbas's FIDE rating?
Anastasios Tzoumbas is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Anastasios Tzoumbas played?
Our database contains 388 games by Anastasios Tzoumbas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 97 draws, 140 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anastasios Tzoumbas?
388 games by Anastasios Tzoumbas 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.