Prepare against Chris Vassiliou
Cyprus · World #51,471 classical · FIDE ID 5901316
Our database contains 74 games by Chris Vassiliou, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chris Vassiliou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Vassiliou 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 | 1,887 | 1,964 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 32.4% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Vassiliou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Vassiliou's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Vassiliou usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vassiliou usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vassiliou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Chris Vassiliou's chess games
All 74 games by Chris Vassiliou in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Paul Macklin | 2,308 | Bolton Easter Open | B40 |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Shaw | 2,173 | Runcorn Open | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Caldwell,S | 2,146 | 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | A41 |
| Apr 2017 | Chris Doran | 1,977 | Bolton Easter Open | A65 |
| Aug 2013 | Simon R Edwards | 1,974 | Leyland Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Easter Open | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 2,047 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,962 |
| Frodsham Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| Harry Lamb Mem | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,650 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Vassiliou's chess games?
74 games by Chris Vassiliou, from Sep 2014 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 Chris Vassiliou has played.
What does Chris Vassiliou play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Chris Vassiliou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Vassiliou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris Vassiliou play as White?
As White, Chris Vassiliou's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Vassiliou play as Black?
As Black, Chris Vassiliou most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Chris Vassiliou's FIDE rating?
Chris Vassiliou is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Chris Vassiliou played?
Our database contains 74 games by Chris Vassiliou, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Vassiliou?
74 games by Chris Vassiliou 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.