Prepare against Aris Theofilopoulos
GRC · World #24,439 classical · FIDE ID 4201825
When preparing against Aris Theofilopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Aris Theofilopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aris Theofilopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aris Theofilopoulos 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 | 2,022 | 2,215 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,121 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,093 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 12 | 24 | 35 | 16.9% |
| As White | 39 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aris Theofilopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aris Theofilopoulos's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 89.7% | 37.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Theofilopoulos usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Theofilopoulos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Theofilopoulos usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Theofilopoulos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Aris Theofilopoulos's chess games
All 71 games by Aris Theofilopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 12 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,357 | 28th chT-GRE | A47 |
| Jan 1999 | Besarion Khetsuriani | 2,315 | 28th chT-GRE | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Fotjon Petritaj | 2,280 | 43rd chT-GRE | D58 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandros Dounis | 2,262 | 40th chT-GRE | A48 |
| Jun 2014 | Nikolaos Skalkotas | 2,177 | 42nd chT-GRE | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chania Open | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| 28th chT-GRE | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,424 |
| 43rd chT-GRE | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 2,242 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,048 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,086 |
| 31st chT-GRE | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aris Theofilopoulos's chess games?
71 games by Aris Theofilopoulos, from Apr 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 Aris Theofilopoulos has played.
What does Aris Theofilopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Aris Theofilopoulos opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aris Theofilopoulos answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Aris Theofilopoulos play as White?
As White, Aris Theofilopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aris Theofilopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Aris Theofilopoulos most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Aris Theofilopoulos's FIDE rating?
Aris Theofilopoulos is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Aris Theofilopoulos played?
Our database contains 71 games by Aris Theofilopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aris Theofilopoulos?
71 games by Aris Theofilopoulos 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.