Prepare against Charalampos Tzotzolis
GRC · World #27,317 classical · FIDE ID 4205111
When preparing against Charalampos Tzotzolis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Charalampos Tzotzolis, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Charalampos Tzotzolis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charalampos Tzotzolis 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 | 2,003 | 2,187 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 2,174 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,179 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 40.6% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 377 rated games against 243 different opponents, across 68 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 147 | 66 | 39 | 42 | 44.9% | 2,068 | 2,095 | 12 |
| Rapid | 152 | 96 | 19 | 37 | 63.2% | 1,712 | 1,855 | 18 |
| Blitz | 78 | 55 | 6 | 17 | 70.5% | 1,720 | 1,864 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 50 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 268 | 161 | 41 | 66 | 60.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 28 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1,861 | 1,821 |
| 2025 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 1,784 | 1,757 |
| 2024 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1,875 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1,624 | 1,824 |
| 2022 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,589 | 1,669 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,519 | 1,919 |
| 2019 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1,697 | 1,770 |
| 2018 | 37 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 1,744 | 1,928 |
| 2017 | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1,728 | 1,921 |
| 2016 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1,655 | 1,833 |
| 2015 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1,798 | 2,008 |
| 2014 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1,840 | 1,973 |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1,723 | 1,723 |
| 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1,828 | 2,114 |
| 2010 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2,159 | 2,134 |
| 2009 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2,146 | 2,285 |
| 2008 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2,094 | 2,003 |
| 2007 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2,099 | 2,156 |
| 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2,074 | 2,341 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charalampos Tzotzolis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charalampos Tzotzolis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Tzotzolis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Tzotzolis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Charalampos Tzotzolis's chess games
All 32 games by Charalampos Tzotzolis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Evaggelos Kostopoulos | 2,196 | Pagrati 1800+ Open | A49 |
| Jun 2009 | Spyros Anastasopoulos | 2,168 | Pagrati 1800+ Open | B35 |
| May 2009 | Panagiotis I. Spiropoulos | 2,114 | Pagrati 1800+ Open | B34 |
| Jun 2008 | Apostolos Tsiropoulas | 2,041 | Athens Open | A90 |
| Jun 2008 | Theodoros Sideris | 2,013 | Athens Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 9th Ef Agonizesthai Rapid Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
| 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,067 |
| Pagrati 1800+ Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 2,431 |
| ch-GRE rapid | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,062 |
| 1st Patras Finest Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,389 |
| GRE CupT 1/8 f 39th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charalampos Tzotzolis's chess games?
32 games by Charalampos Tzotzolis, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Charalampos Tzotzolis has played.
What does Charalampos Tzotzolis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Charalampos Tzotzolis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charalampos Tzotzolis answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charalampos Tzotzolis play as White?
As White, Charalampos Tzotzolis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charalampos Tzotzolis play as Black?
As Black, Charalampos Tzotzolis most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Charalampos Tzotzolis's FIDE rating?
Charalampos Tzotzolis is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Charalampos Tzotzolis played?
Our database contains 32 games by Charalampos Tzotzolis, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charalampos Tzotzolis?
32 games by Charalampos Tzotzolis 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.