Prepare against Anthony Petkidis
IM · DEU · World #1,284 classical · FIDE ID 24673390
When preparing against Anthony Petkidis, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 386 games by Anthony Petkidis, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Petkidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Petkidis 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 | 2,427 | 2,471 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,375 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,467 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 156 | 144 | 86 | 40.4% |
| As White | 199 | 93 | 66 | 40 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 187 | 63 | 78 | 46 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Petkidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Petkidis's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 85.9% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.5% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Petkidis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 44.1% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 33 | 35.5% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 18 | 19.4% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
Anthony Petkidis's chess games
All 386 games by Anthony Petkidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 156 wins, 144 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,603 | ch-EU blitz | D20 |
| Nov 2024 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,584 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B90 |
| Apr 2019 | Jan-Christian Schroeder | 2,577 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C77 |
| Jul 2021 | Robert Zelcic | 2,539 | Oberliga Nord W 1920 | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | V Baklan | 2,536 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 39 | 26 | 2,447 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 23 | 13 | 2,489 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2,499 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 1,849 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,637 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 1,493 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Petkidis's chess games?
386 games by Anthony Petkidis, from Jan 2007 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 Anthony Petkidis has played.
What does Anthony Petkidis play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Anthony Petkidis opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Petkidis answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Anthony Petkidis play as White?
As White, Anthony Petkidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Petkidis play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Petkidis most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Anthony Petkidis's FIDE rating?
Anthony Petkidis is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Anthony Petkidis played?
Our database contains 386 games by Anthony Petkidis, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 144 draws, 86 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Petkidis?
386 games by Anthony Petkidis 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.