Prepare against Apostolos Tsiropoulas
GRC · World #22,855 classical · FIDE ID 4209575
When preparing against Apostolos Tsiropoulas, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Apostolos Tsiropoulas, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apostolos Tsiropoulas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostolos Tsiropoulas 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 | 2,034 | 2,147 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,151 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,124 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 63 | 58 | 65 | 33.9% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 26 | 26 | 41 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostolos Tsiropoulas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostolos Tsiropoulas's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 54.8% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 32.3% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Tsiropoulas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 98.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
Apostolos Tsiropoulas's chess games
All 186 games by Apostolos Tsiropoulas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,480 | 10th Fysiolatriko Open | C02 |
| Jul 2014 | Ioannis K. Papadopoulos | 2,414 | 42nd chT-GRE | C18 |
| Aug 2011 | Efstathios Gazis | 2,322 | 19th Nikaia Open | A46 |
| Aug 2006 | Ioannis Simeonidis | 2,299 | 14th Nikaia Open | E97 |
| Sep 2011 | Kostantinos Georgiou | 2,256 | 19th Nikaia Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2006 | 16 | 10 | 2,077 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 2,053 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 19th Nikaia Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,379 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 41st chT-GRE | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostolos Tsiropoulas's chess games?
186 games by Apostolos Tsiropoulas, from Oct 2003 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 Tsiropoulas has played.
What does Apostolos Tsiropoulas play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Apostolos Tsiropoulas opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostolos Tsiropoulas answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Apostolos Tsiropoulas play as White?
As White, Apostolos Tsiropoulas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostolos Tsiropoulas play as Black?
As Black, Apostolos Tsiropoulas most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Apostolos Tsiropoulas's FIDE rating?
Apostolos Tsiropoulas is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Apostolos Tsiropoulas played?
Our database contains 186 games by Apostolos Tsiropoulas, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostolos Tsiropoulas?
186 games by Apostolos Tsiropoulas 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.