Prepare against Christos Krallis
IM · GRC · World #1,309 classical · FIDE ID 4298896
Our database contains 1,025 games by Christos Krallis, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christos Krallis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christos Krallis 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 | 2,424 | 2,447 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,403 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,462 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,025 | 501 | 200 | 324 | 48.9% |
| As White | 530 | 275 | 108 | 147 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 495 | 226 | 92 | 177 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christos Krallis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christos Krallis's side.
First moves as White (530 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 44.3% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 141 | 26.6% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 14.0% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 54 | 10.2% | 70.4% |
| b3 | 11 | 2.1% | 81.8% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Krallis usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Krallis usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Krallis usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Krallis usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krallis usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Krallis usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 55.7% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 86 | 36.3% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 72.5% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 28 | 16.8% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 90.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Christos Krallis's chess games
All 1,025 games by Christos Krallis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 501 wins, 200 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 33/2/14 | 67.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 22/3/6 | 71.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 16/6/4 | 61.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,702 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,692 | World Blitz 2025 | B15 |
| Apr 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | D27 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| May 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 285 | 151 | 2,370 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2017 | 18 | 14 | 1,799 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 17 | 13 | 2,037 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 1,516 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | 2025 | 12 | 8 | 2,426 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evaggelos Patrelakis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christos Krallis's chess games?
1,025 games by Christos Krallis, from Oct 2013 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 Christos Krallis has played.
What does Christos Krallis play on the first move as White?
Across 530 games with White in our database, Christos Krallis opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christos Krallis answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christos Krallis play as White?
As White, Christos Krallis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 67.3% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 71.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 530 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christos Krallis play as Black?
As Black, Christos Krallis most often plays: Indian Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 495 games.
What is Christos Krallis's FIDE rating?
Christos Krallis is currently rated 2,424 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Christos Krallis played?
Our database contains 1,025 games by Christos Krallis, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 501 wins, 200 draws, 324 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christos Krallis?
1,025 games by Christos Krallis 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.