Prepare against Angelo Tsagarakis
Australia · World #119,427 classical · FIDE ID 3205851
When preparing against Angelo Tsagarakis, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 68.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Angelo Tsagarakis, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angelo Tsagarakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angelo Tsagarakis 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 | 1,675 | 1,941 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,901 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 66 | 19 | 101 | 35.5% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 9 | 47 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 29 | 10 | 54 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angelo Tsagarakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angelo Tsagarakis's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 53.8% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Tsagarakis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 59.0% | 32.6% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 73.8% | 35.5% |
| b5 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Angelo Tsagarakis's chess games
All 186 games by Angelo Tsagarakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 66 wins, 19 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Justin Tan | 2,269 | Begonia Open 47th | B08 |
| Apr 2003 | Brian Jones | 2,184 | 41st Doeberl Cup | D07 |
| Apr 2000 | Slavica Sarai | 2,182 | 38th Doeberl Cup | C28 |
| Apr 2009 | David J Hacche | 2,176 | 47th Doeberl Cup | A46 |
| Mar 2005 | Jonathan Humphrey | 2,176 | 43rd Doeberl Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,705 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 126th ch-NZL Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,846 |
| 127th ch-NZL Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angelo Tsagarakis's chess games?
186 games by Angelo Tsagarakis, from Jan 2006 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 Angelo Tsagarakis has played.
What does Angelo Tsagarakis play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Angelo Tsagarakis opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angelo Tsagarakis answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...b5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Angelo Tsagarakis play as White?
As White, Angelo Tsagarakis's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angelo Tsagarakis play as Black?
As Black, Angelo Tsagarakis most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Angelo Tsagarakis's FIDE rating?
Angelo Tsagarakis is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Angelo Tsagarakis played?
Our database contains 186 games by Angelo Tsagarakis, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 19 draws, 101 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angelo Tsagarakis?
186 games by Angelo Tsagarakis 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.