Prepare against Athanasios Geroukalis
GRC · World #98,523 classical · FIDE ID 4204760
When preparing against Athanasios Geroukalis, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 66.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Athanasios Geroukalis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Athanasios Geroukalis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Athanasios Geroukalis 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 | 1,734 | 2,056 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,919 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,933 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 67 | 34 | 92 | 34.7% |
| As White | 94 | 33 | 17 | 44 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 34 | 17 | 48 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Athanasios Geroukalis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Athanasios Geroukalis's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 89.4% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.6% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Geroukalis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 50.0% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 43.5% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 57.1% | 27.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 38.1% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Athanasios Geroukalis's chess games
All 193 games by Athanasios Geroukalis 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: 67 wins, 34 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Dimitrios Delithanasis | 2,285 | 65th Ambelokipi Open | B54 |
| May 2002 | Vasilios Papageorgiou | 2,205 | 6th Heraklion Open | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Konstantinos Ignatiadis | 2,186 | 10th Athens Smaok Open | B04 |
| May 2007 | Filipos Koerant | 2,107 | Ambelokipi Open 78th | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Anastasios Papahristoudis | 2,105 | Athens Open 03-A | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nea Filadelfia Autumn | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| Nea Filadelfia CC Autumn | 2007 | 10 | 0 | 1,791 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 32nd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,176 |
| ch-Athens Smaok | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Athens SAE Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Athanasios Geroukalis's chess games?
193 games by Athanasios Geroukalis, 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 Athanasios Geroukalis has played.
What does Athanasios Geroukalis play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Athanasios Geroukalis opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Athanasios Geroukalis answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Athanasios Geroukalis play as White?
As White, Athanasios Geroukalis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Athanasios Geroukalis play as Black?
As Black, Athanasios Geroukalis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Athanasios Geroukalis's FIDE rating?
Athanasios Geroukalis is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Athanasios Geroukalis played?
Our database contains 193 games by Athanasios Geroukalis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 34 draws, 92 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Athanasios Geroukalis?
193 games by Athanasios Geroukalis 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.