Prepare against Anatole Vlachos
IM · GRC · World #608 classical · FIDE ID 26093189
Our database contains 1,170 games by Anatole Vlachos, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anatole Vlachos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatole Vlachos 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 | 2,497 | 2,497 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,465 | 2,465 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,409 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,170 | 563 | 212 | 395 | 48.1% |
| As White | 590 | 310 | 109 | 171 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 580 | 253 | 103 | 224 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatole Vlachos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatole Vlachos's side.
First moves as White (590 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 272 | 46.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 24.7% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 82 | 13.9% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 50 | 8.5% | 62.0% |
| f4 | 29 | 4.9% | 53.4% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues g3 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Vlachos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 47.3% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 84 | 30.3% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 6.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 6.5% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 5.1% | 60.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 2.5% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 82 | 39.0% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 58 | 27.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.8% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Anatole Vlachos's chess games
All 1,170 games by Anatole Vlachos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 563 wins, 212 draws, 395 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 80 | 45/8/27 | 56.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 20/9/13 | 47.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 92 | 36/14/42 | 39.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/3/15 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,637 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Jun 2020 | Benjamin Bok | 2,624 | Titled Tue | A96 |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B83 |
| Mar 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,608 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Mar 2023 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,608 | Paris Rapid Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 466 | 244.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2016 | 18 | 14 | 2,017 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2014 | 17 | 13.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,348 |
| Boudiba Memorial | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 2,219 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alberto David (12 games) · Loic Travadon (11 games) · Sergey A. Fedorchuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatole Vlachos's chess games?
1,170 games by Anatole Vlachos, from Jul 2012 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 Anatole Vlachos has played.
What does Anatole Vlachos play on the first move as White?
Across 590 games with White in our database, Anatole Vlachos opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatole Vlachos answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Anatole Vlachos play as White?
As White, Anatole Vlachos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (80 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Italian Game (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 590 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatole Vlachos play as Black?
As Black, Anatole Vlachos most often plays: Dutch Defense (92 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 580 games.
What is Anatole Vlachos's FIDE rating?
Anatole Vlachos is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,465 in rapid and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anatole Vlachos played?
Our database contains 1,170 games by Anatole Vlachos, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 563 wins, 212 draws, 395 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatole Vlachos?
1,170 games by Anatole Vlachos 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.