Prepare against Angelos Sandalakis
IM · GRC · World #1,776 classical · FIDE ID 4207645
Our database contains 502 games by Angelos Sandalakis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Angelos Sandalakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angelos Sandalakis 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 | 2,395 | 2,448 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,456 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,400 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 229 | 165 | 108 | 45.6% |
| As White | 255 | 132 | 70 | 53 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 247 | 97 | 95 | 55 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angelos Sandalakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angelos Sandalakis's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 61.6% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 57 | 22.4% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 14.5% | 74.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues d4 (80.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 55.0% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 25 | 20.8% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 15.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 71.6% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 20.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Angelos Sandalakis's chess games
All 502 games by Angelos Sandalakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 229 wins, 165 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Kirill Stupak | 2,551 | 24th Kavala Open | D11 |
| May 2014 | Marius Manolache | 2,510 | Iasi Open | E43 |
| May 2008 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,498 | Chalkidiki Open | D02 |
| Jul 2010 | Nikoloz Managadze | 2,461 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | B85 |
| Aug 2006 | Imad Hakki | 2,447 | Athens Acropolis Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2004 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,156 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2002 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,958 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| 11th Paleochora Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angelos Sandalakis's chess games?
502 games by Angelos Sandalakis, from Apr 2003 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 Angelos Sandalakis has played.
What does Angelos Sandalakis play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Angelos Sandalakis opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angelos Sandalakis answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Angelos Sandalakis play as White?
As White, Angelos Sandalakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angelos Sandalakis play as Black?
As Black, Angelos Sandalakis most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Angelos Sandalakis's FIDE rating?
Angelos Sandalakis is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,448 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Angelos Sandalakis played?
Our database contains 502 games by Angelos Sandalakis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 165 draws, 108 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angelos Sandalakis?
502 games by Angelos Sandalakis 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.