Prepare against Apostolos Lafkidis
GRC · World #15,435 classical · FIDE ID 25869930
When preparing against Apostolos Lafkidis, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Apostolos Lafkidis, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Apostolos Lafkidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostolos Lafkidis 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 | 2,102 | 2,126 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,168 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,136 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 83 | 62 | 50 | 42.6% |
| As White | 104 | 45 | 34 | 25 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostolos Lafkidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostolos Lafkidis's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 81.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.4% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lafkidis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 95.1% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
Apostolos Lafkidis's chess games
All 195 games by Apostolos Lafkidis in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 83 wins, 62 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/11/6 | 43.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aytug Celal Salci | 2,212 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | A13 |
| Feb 2026 | Maximilian Steigleder | 2,147 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | B54 |
| Jul 2024 | Spyros Hartofylakas | 2,133 | 51st chT-GRE | C45 |
| Apr 2021 | Anna Jakubowska | 2,073 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | B25 |
| Apr 2021 | Snorri Thor Sigurdsson | 2,000 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 1,976 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,321 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,691 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,525 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostolos Lafkidis's chess games?
195 games by Apostolos Lafkidis, from Dec 2017 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 Apostolos Lafkidis has played.
What does Apostolos Lafkidis play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Apostolos Lafkidis opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostolos Lafkidis answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Apostolos Lafkidis play as White?
As White, Apostolos Lafkidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostolos Lafkidis play as Black?
As Black, Apostolos Lafkidis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Apostolos Lafkidis's FIDE rating?
Apostolos Lafkidis is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Apostolos Lafkidis played?
Our database contains 195 games by Apostolos Lafkidis, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 62 draws, 50 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostolos Lafkidis?
195 games by Apostolos Lafkidis 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.