Prepare against Apostolos Papapostolou
GRC · World #27,686 classical · FIDE ID 4252195
When preparing against Apostolos Papapostolou, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Apostolos Papapostolou, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Apostolos Papapostolou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostolos Papapostolou 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 | 2,017 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,968 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,995 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 31.5% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostolos Papapostolou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostolos Papapostolou's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Papapostolou usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Apostolos Papapostolou's chess games
All 54 games by Apostolos Papapostolou in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E65 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Goran N Todorovic | 2,335 | 1st Agios Ioannis Pelion Open | E20 |
| Sep 2026 | Maria Toumpakari | 1,883 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | D07 |
| Aug 2002 | Pashalis Georgiadis | 1,850 | Patras Open | B20 |
| Aug 2002 | Konstantinos Siempos | 1,770 | Patras Open | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Petros Christou | 1,764 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,707 |
| 3rd Patras Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,923 |
| Patras Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| 1st Agios Ioannis Pelion Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,113 |
| 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,822 |
| 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| Thessaloniki Triandria Open 4th | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostolos Papapostolou's chess games?
54 games by Apostolos Papapostolou, from May 2010 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 Papapostolou has played.
What does Apostolos Papapostolou play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Apostolos Papapostolou opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostolos Papapostolou answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Apostolos Papapostolou play as White?
As White, Apostolos Papapostolou's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostolos Papapostolou play as Black?
As Black, Apostolos Papapostolou most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Apostolos Papapostolou's FIDE rating?
Apostolos Papapostolou is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Apostolos Papapostolou played?
Our database contains 54 games by Apostolos Papapostolou, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostolos Papapostolou?
54 games by Apostolos Papapostolou 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.