Prepare against Christos Goutoufas
GRC · World #25,833 classical · FIDE ID 25824090
When preparing against Christos Goutoufas, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 52 games by Christos Goutoufas, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christos Goutoufas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christos Goutoufas 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 | 2,013 | 2,034 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,806 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 40.4% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christos Goutoufas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christos Goutoufas's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goutoufas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Goutoufas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Goutoufas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Goutoufas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Goutoufas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Christos Goutoufas's chess games
All 52 games by Christos Goutoufas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Michail Vassis | 2,318 | 32nd Nikaia Open | C97 |
| Jun 2026 | Dimitrios Kassios | 2,169 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Ioannis Tetepoulidis | 2,129 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Gary D Bekker | 2,004 | 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | E81 |
| Jun 2026 | Michail Armaos | 1,964 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE South U14 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,359 |
| 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,090 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,185 |
| 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 32nd Nikaia Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,048 |
| 31st Nikaia Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,752 |
| 17th Athens PAO Open | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christos Goutoufas's chess games?
52 games by Christos Goutoufas, from Oct 2014 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 Christos Goutoufas has played.
What does Christos Goutoufas play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Christos Goutoufas opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christos Goutoufas answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Christos Goutoufas play as White?
As White, Christos Goutoufas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christos Goutoufas play as Black?
As Black, Christos Goutoufas most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Christos Goutoufas's FIDE rating?
Christos Goutoufas is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Christos Goutoufas played?
Our database contains 52 games by Christos Goutoufas, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christos Goutoufas?
52 games by Christos Goutoufas 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.