Prepare against Apostolos Palaiologou
GRC · World #11,038 classical · FIDE ID 42105595
When preparing against Apostolos Palaiologou, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Apostolos Palaiologou, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Apostolos Palaiologou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostolos Palaiologou 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 | 2,155 | 2,201 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,144 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,156 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 86 | 27 | 52 | 52.1% |
| As White | 86 | 49 | 13 | 24 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 37 | 14 | 28 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostolos Palaiologou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostolos Palaiologou's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 87.2% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Palaiologou usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Palaiologou usually continues Nf3 (81.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Palaiologou usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Palaiologou usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Palaiologou usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 100.0% | 58.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Apostolos Palaiologou's chess games
All 165 games by Apostolos Palaiologou in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 86 wins, 27 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Themistoklis Kalogridis | 2,293 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B56 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioannis Ntounias | 2,093 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Vlasis Karathanasis | 2,024 | 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Christos Goutoufas | 2,016 | 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Charalampos Papakyriakou | 1,974 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,411 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,496 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,878 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,492 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,597 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostolos Palaiologou's chess games?
165 games by Apostolos Palaiologou, from Nov 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 Apostolos Palaiologou has played.
What does Apostolos Palaiologou play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Apostolos Palaiologou opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostolos Palaiologou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Apostolos Palaiologou play as White?
As White, Apostolos Palaiologou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostolos Palaiologou play as Black?
As Black, Apostolos Palaiologou most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Apostolos Palaiologou's FIDE rating?
Apostolos Palaiologou is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Apostolos Palaiologou played?
Our database contains 165 games by Apostolos Palaiologou, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 27 draws, 52 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostolos Palaiologou?
165 games by Apostolos Palaiologou 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.