Prepare against Christos Tsarsitalidis
GRC · World #4,847 classical · FIDE ID 25831488
When preparing against Christos Tsarsitalidis, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game: Classical Variation as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Christos Tsarsitalidis, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christos Tsarsitalidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christos Tsarsitalidis 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 | 2,278 | 2,287 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,230 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 154 | 67 | 98 | 48.3% |
| As White | 154 | 84 | 30 | 40 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 165 | 70 | 37 | 58 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christos Tsarsitalidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christos Tsarsitalidis's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 93.5% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 39.2% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 36 | 37.1% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 23 | 23.7% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 42.9% | 69.4% |
Christos Tsarsitalidis's chess games
All 319 games by Christos Tsarsitalidis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 154 wins, 67 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Bence Korpa | 2,550 | 39th ECC Open | B50 |
| Jul 2025 | Christos Krallis | 2,406 | 52nd chT-GRE | E17 |
| Jul 2023 | Spyridon Naoum | 2,362 | 16th Paleochora Open | D00 |
| Nov 2022 | Filip Magold | 2,281 | 30th EU-ch U14 | B90 |
| Apr 2019 | Dimitrios Katopodis | 2,273 | ch-GRE U20 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 32 | 16 | 1,852 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 25 | 16 | 1,943 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,881 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,158 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,272 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 1,781 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christos Tsarsitalidis's chess games?
319 games by Christos Tsarsitalidis, from May 2015 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 Tsarsitalidis has played.
What does Christos Tsarsitalidis play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Christos Tsarsitalidis opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christos Tsarsitalidis answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Christos Tsarsitalidis play as White?
As White, Christos Tsarsitalidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christos Tsarsitalidis play as Black?
As Black, Christos Tsarsitalidis most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Christos Tsarsitalidis's FIDE rating?
Christos Tsarsitalidis is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Christos Tsarsitalidis played?
Our database contains 319 games by Christos Tsarsitalidis, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 67 draws, 98 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christos Tsarsitalidis?
319 games by Christos Tsarsitalidis 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.