Prepare against Christos Tsilidis
GRC · World #31,148 classical · FIDE ID 25831470
Our database contains 82 games by Christos Tsilidis, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christos Tsilidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christos Tsilidis 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 | 1,979 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,913 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 29.3% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christos Tsilidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christos Tsilidis's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 85.7% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Tsilidis usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tsilidis usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tsilidis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tsilidis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tsilidis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Christos Tsilidis's chess games
All 82 games by Christos Tsilidis in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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, 25 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Ekaterini Pavlidou | 2,116 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | E21 |
| May 2026 | Grigorios Vardakas | 2,108 | Team Cup of Central and Western Macedonia - Final Four | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Vasilis Sidiropoulos | 2,061 | 7th SKG Open | A45 |
| Feb 2021 | Dimitrios Liargovas | 1,948 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | D36 |
| Aug 2025 | Phineas Weingarten | 1,866 | 7th SKG Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,641 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 2,037 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,633 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,038 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia A 30th | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,551 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christos Tsilidis's chess games?
82 games by Christos Tsilidis, from Dec 2015 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 Tsilidis has played.
What does Christos Tsilidis play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Christos Tsilidis opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christos Tsilidis answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Christos Tsilidis play as White?
As White, Christos Tsilidis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christos Tsilidis play as Black?
As Black, Christos Tsilidis most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Christos Tsilidis's FIDE rating?
Christos Tsilidis is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christos Tsilidis played?
Our database contains 82 games by Christos Tsilidis, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christos Tsilidis?
82 games by Christos Tsilidis 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.