Prepare against Asterios Papagiannis
GRC · World #32,651 classical · FIDE ID 25814990
When preparing against Asterios Papagiannis, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Asterios Papagiannis, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Asterios Papagiannis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asterios Papagiannis 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 | 1,971 | 2,033 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 52 | 49 | 39 | 37.1% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asterios Papagiannis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asterios Papagiannis's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 61.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 38.2% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Papagiannis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 62.2% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 21.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Asterios Papagiannis's chess games
All 140 games by Asterios Papagiannis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Aug 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: 52 wins, 49 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nikolaos Lagopatis | 2,071 | Team Cup of Central and Western Macedonia - Final Four | B15 |
| Nov 2018 | Dejan R Jovanovic | 2,065 | 32nd Belgrade Trophy | D13 |
| Mar 2020 | Tobias Lang Nilsen | 2,019 | 6th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | C70 |
| Aug 2018 | Petar-Delian Shentov | 1,937 | 32nd Teteven Open | B22 |
| May 2026 | Alexandros Babalikis | 1,937 | Team Cup of Central and Western Macedonia - Final Four | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,645 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2015 | 16 | 10 | 1,462 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-GRE South U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,968 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia A 30th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,653 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,198 |
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Where can I find Asterios Papagiannis's chess games?
140 games by Asterios Papagiannis, from Nov 2013 to Aug 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 Asterios Papagiannis has played.
What does Asterios Papagiannis play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Asterios Papagiannis opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asterios Papagiannis answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Asterios Papagiannis play as White?
As White, Asterios Papagiannis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asterios Papagiannis play as Black?
As Black, Asterios Papagiannis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Asterios Papagiannis's FIDE rating?
Asterios Papagiannis is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Asterios Papagiannis played?
Our database contains 140 games by Asterios Papagiannis, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 49 draws, 39 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asterios Papagiannis?
140 games by Asterios Papagiannis 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.