Prepare against Andreas Hadjinicolaou
Cyprus · World #64,410 classical · FIDE ID 5901103
When preparing against Andreas Hadjinicolaou, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 222 games by Andreas Hadjinicolaou, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Hadjinicolaou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Hadjinicolaou 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 | 1,840 | 1,882 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,806 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,748 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 69 | 38 | 115 | 31.1% |
| As White | 109 | 36 | 18 | 55 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 33 | 20 | 60 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Hadjinicolaou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Hadjinicolaou's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 75.2% | 41.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 12.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.3% | 61.1% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g5 (7% of these games) — Hadjinicolaou usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.2% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Andreas Hadjinicolaou's chess games
All 222 games by Andreas Hadjinicolaou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 69 wins, 38 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Sergio Miguel | 2,286 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | B74 |
| Aug 2021 | Gary M Clark | 2,278 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | E01 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Rozhkov | 2,143 | chB-CYP Open | D07 |
| Jan 2019 | Panikos Savva | 2,065 | ch-CYP | E32 |
| Aug 2021 | Addisalem Tsige Temesgen | 2,050 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 41 | 14.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 26 | 16 | 1,775 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,828 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | – |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,730 |
| chB-CYP Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,871 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Hadjinicolaou's chess games?
222 games by Andreas Hadjinicolaou, from Aug 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 Andreas Hadjinicolaou has played.
What does Andreas Hadjinicolaou play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Andreas Hadjinicolaou opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Hadjinicolaou answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Andreas Hadjinicolaou play as White?
As White, Andreas Hadjinicolaou's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Hadjinicolaou play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Hadjinicolaou most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Andreas Hadjinicolaou's FIDE rating?
Andreas Hadjinicolaou is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Andreas Hadjinicolaou played?
Our database contains 222 games by Andreas Hadjinicolaou, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 38 draws, 115 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Hadjinicolaou?
222 games by Andreas Hadjinicolaou 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.