Prepare against Athanasios Karagiannis
IM · GRC · World #15,515 classical · FIDE ID 4201256
When preparing against Athanasios Karagiannis, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 880 games by Athanasios Karagiannis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Athanasios Karagiannis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Athanasios Karagiannis 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 | 2,101 | 2,388 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,356 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,351 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 880 | 422 | 197 | 261 | 48.0% |
| As White | 453 | 237 | 96 | 120 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 427 | 185 | 101 | 141 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Athanasios Karagiannis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Athanasios Karagiannis's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 304 | 67.1% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 14.1% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 45 | 9.9% | 64.4% |
| b3 | 22 | 4.9% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.4% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Karagiannis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 29.8% | 59.0% |
| Nf6 | 59 | 28.8% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 25 | 12.2% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 7.3% | 43.3% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 5.9% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.4% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 40.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 46 | 31.7% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 19 | 13.1% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
Athanasios Karagiannis's chess games
All 880 games by Athanasios Karagiannis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 422 wins, 197 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 26/9/8 | 60.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 33 | 15/4/14 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 22/4/5 | 71.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 23/15/17 | 41.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/8/10 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,531 | 14th Kavala Open | A82 |
| Jan 1995 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,505 | Ilioupolis | E67 |
| May 2003 | Konstantinos Moutousis | 2,466 | ch-Attica Open | D31 |
| Jan 2004 | Nikoloz Managadze | 2,460 | 12th Nikaia Open | B01 |
| Aug 2002 | Doru-Alexandru Ionescu | 2,450 | 10th Nikaia Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 54 | 29 | 2,341 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-GRE | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,341 |
| Mitilini Open | 2008 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,393 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 1998 | 15 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 1st Ikaros | 1997 | 13 | 5 | 2,203 |
| Xanthi | 1991 | 11 | 1 | 2,082 |
| Kallithea Open | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,367 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioannis Nikolaidis (18 games) · Efstratios Grivas (13 games) · Vasilios Kotronias (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Athanasios Karagiannis's chess games?
880 games by Athanasios Karagiannis, from Apr 2003 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 Athanasios Karagiannis has played.
What does Athanasios Karagiannis play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Athanasios Karagiannis opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Athanasios Karagiannis answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Athanasios Karagiannis play as White?
As White, Athanasios Karagiannis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 60.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 71.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Athanasios Karagiannis play as Black?
As Black, Athanasios Karagiannis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 427 games.
What is Athanasios Karagiannis's FIDE rating?
Athanasios Karagiannis is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Athanasios Karagiannis played?
Our database contains 880 games by Athanasios Karagiannis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 197 draws, 261 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Athanasios Karagiannis?
880 games by Athanasios Karagiannis 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.