Prepare against Apostolos Koutourinis
GRC · World #35,173 classical · FIDE ID 4209842
When preparing against Apostolos Koutourinis, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 68 games by Apostolos Koutourinis, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apostolos Koutourinis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostolos Koutourinis 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 | 1,958 | 2,106 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,012 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,015 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 35.3% |
| As White | 30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostolos Koutourinis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostolos Koutourinis's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 72.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 72.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Koutourinis usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Koutourinis usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koutourinis usually continues Qe2 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Koutourinis usually continues f3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Apostolos Koutourinis's chess games
All 68 games by Apostolos Koutourinis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Mikhail Katelin | 2,190 | 9th Heraklio Open | B72 |
| Jun 2017 | Fragkiskos Vlasios Tsiros | 2,163 | 20th Athens Iraklion Open | B77 |
| Jun 2016 | Andreas Papastavropoulos | 2,134 | 19th Athens Iraklion Open | B33 |
| Jun 2006 | Evangelos Kakkanas | 2,116 | 10th Heraclion Open | B48 |
| Feb 2019 | Petros Rahmanidis | 2,095 | Petroupoli Dias CM 1st | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| 20th Athens Iraklion Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| 19th Athens Iraklion Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| Petroupoli Dias CM 2nd | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 |
| ch-Attica Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Petroupoli Dias CM 1st | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,175 |
| ch-Attica U20 | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostolos Koutourinis's chess games?
68 games by Apostolos Koutourinis, from Apr 2004 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 Apostolos Koutourinis has played.
What does Apostolos Koutourinis play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Apostolos Koutourinis opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostolos Koutourinis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Apostolos Koutourinis play as White?
As White, Apostolos Koutourinis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostolos Koutourinis play as Black?
As Black, Apostolos Koutourinis most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Apostolos Koutourinis's FIDE rating?
Apostolos Koutourinis is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Apostolos Koutourinis played?
Our database contains 68 games by Apostolos Koutourinis, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostolos Koutourinis?
68 games by Apostolos Koutourinis 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.