Prepare against Antonios Gkavardinas
FM · GRC · World #4,599 classical · FIDE ID 25883097
When preparing against Antonios Gkavardinas, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 835 games by Antonios Gkavardinas, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonios Gkavardinas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonios Gkavardinas 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 | 2,285 | 2,314 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,366 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 835 | 424 | 101 | 310 | 50.8% |
| As White | 424 | 233 | 48 | 143 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 411 | 191 | 53 | 167 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonios Gkavardinas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonios Gkavardinas's side.
First moves as White (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 307 | 72.4% | 63.4% |
| b3 | 107 | 25.2% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues d4 (69.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues Bb2 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues Bb2 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Gkavardinas usually continues Bb2 (64.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 94 | 45.4% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 58 | 28.0% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 45 | 21.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 67.4% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Antonios Gkavardinas's chess games
All 835 games by Antonios Gkavardinas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 424 wins, 101 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 107 | 55/1/51 | 51.4% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 63 | 40/4/19 | 63.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 47 | 26/8/13 | 55.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 15/2/2 | 78.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 25/4/13 | 59.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 33 | 15/3/15 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Samuel Sevian | 2,696 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,685 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | D73 |
| Jun 2026 | V Pranav | 2,661 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | C41 |
| Jan 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,652 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 437 | 235.5 | 2,360 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 11 | 1,919 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM New Year | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,240 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonios Gkavardinas's chess games?
835 games by Antonios Gkavardinas, from May 2018 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 Antonios Gkavardinas has played.
What does Antonios Gkavardinas play on the first move as White?
Across 424 games with White in our database, Antonios Gkavardinas opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonios Gkavardinas answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games).
What openings does Antonios Gkavardinas play as White?
As White, Antonios Gkavardinas's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (107 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (63 games, 63.5% win rate); Italian Game (47 games, 55.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonios Gkavardinas play as Black?
As Black, Antonios Gkavardinas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 59.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 411 games.
What is Antonios Gkavardinas's FIDE rating?
Antonios Gkavardinas is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (May 2025).
How many games has Antonios Gkavardinas played?
Our database contains 835 games by Antonios Gkavardinas, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 424 wins, 101 draws, 310 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonios Gkavardinas?
835 games by Antonios Gkavardinas 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.