Prepare against Andreas Kelires
GM · Cyprus · World #397 classical · FIDE ID 5900727
When preparing against Andreas Kelires, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 677 games by Andreas Kelires, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Kelires's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Kelires 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 | 2,532 | 2,543 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,438 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,438 | 2,438 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 677 | 334 | 203 | 140 | 49.3% |
| As White | 346 | 182 | 101 | 63 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 331 | 152 | 102 | 77 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Kelires's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Kelires's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 70.8% | 69.8% |
| e4 | 58 | 16.8% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 10.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Kelires usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kelires usually continues c4 (79.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kelires usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kelires usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kelires usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kelires usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 77.6% | 68.4% |
| e5 | 36 | 22.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 89.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Andreas Kelires's chess games
All 677 games by Andreas Kelires in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 334 wins, 203 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 83 | 37/38/8 | 44.6% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 28 | 19/5/4 | 67.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 45/16/13 | 60.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Nigel D Short | 2,698 | 21st chT-EU | A63 |
| Mar 2018 | Baadur Jobava | 2,685 | 19th ch-EU | D00 |
| Aug 2013 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,669 | 3rd Isthmia Open | B90 |
| Mar 2018 | Luka Lenic | 2,662 | 19th ch-EU | A61 |
| Nov 2017 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,654 | 21st chT-EU | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2013 | 29 | 22 | 2,219 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 22 | 14 | 2,312 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 1,801 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2013 | 15 | 11 | 1,997 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,519 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 9 | 2,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Kelires's chess games?
677 games by Andreas Kelires, from May 2010 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 Andreas Kelires has played.
What does Andreas Kelires play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Andreas Kelires opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Kelires answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Andreas Kelires play as White?
As White, Andreas Kelires's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (83 games, 44.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 67.9% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Kelires play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Kelires most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 60.8% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Andreas Kelires's FIDE rating?
Andreas Kelires is currently rated 2,532 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,438 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Andreas Kelires played?
Our database contains 677 games by Andreas Kelires, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 203 draws, 140 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Kelires?
677 games by Andreas Kelires 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.