Prepare against Andreas Papastavropoulos
FM · GRC · World #43,919 classical · FIDE ID 4201230
When preparing against Andreas Papastavropoulos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 351 games by Andreas Papastavropoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Papastavropoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Papastavropoulos 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 | 1,918 | 2,257 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,231 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,082 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 126 | 65 | 160 | 35.9% |
| As White | 177 | 65 | 28 | 84 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 174 | 61 | 37 | 76 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Papastavropoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Papastavropoulos's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Papastavropoulos usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Papastavropoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Papastavropoulos usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 88.9% | 45.8% |
| g5 | 7 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 79.1% | 33.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Andreas Papastavropoulos's chess games
All 351 games by Andreas Papastavropoulos 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: 126 wins, 65 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 40 | 9/7/24 | 22.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1972 | Alberto Barreras | 2,440 | chT-Students 19th Group5 | B07 |
| May 2002 | Andreas Kofidis | 2,426 | 6th Heraklion Open | B90 |
| Jan 1995 | Angelos Vouldis | 2,425 | Aegina Open | B40 |
| Aug 2000 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,424 | 4th Korinthos Open | C56 |
| Jan 1996 | Altin Cela | 2,415 | Ano Liosia Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 21 | 9 | 2,303 |
| Athens Open | 1994 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-GRE | 1997 | 18 | 7 | 2,202 |
| Aegina Open | 1996 | 18 | 7 | 2,261 |
| ch-GRE | 1988 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| 1st Ikaros | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Athens Akropolis Open | 1997 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-SKESK | 1997 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Papastavropoulos's chess games?
351 games by Andreas Papastavropoulos, 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 Andreas Papastavropoulos has played.
What does Andreas Papastavropoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Andreas Papastavropoulos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Papastavropoulos answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g5 (9% of games), 1...Na6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andreas Papastavropoulos play as White?
As White, Andreas Papastavropoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 22.5% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Papastavropoulos play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Papastavropoulos most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Andreas Papastavropoulos's FIDE rating?
Andreas Papastavropoulos is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Andreas Papastavropoulos played?
Our database contains 351 games by Andreas Papastavropoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 65 draws, 160 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Papastavropoulos?
351 games by Andreas Papastavropoulos 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.