Prepare against Despina Serefidou
GRC · World #42,199 classical · FIDE ID 4218787
When preparing against Despina Serefidou, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Despina Serefidou, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Despina Serefidou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Despina Serefidou 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 | 1,925 | 1,981 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,978 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 144 | 92 | 121 | 40.3% |
| As White | 178 | 84 | 43 | 51 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 179 | 60 | 49 | 70 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Despina Serefidou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Despina Serefidou's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Serefidou usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Serefidou usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Serefidou usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 35.5% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 38 | 34.5% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 32 | 29.1% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Despina Serefidou's chess games
All 357 games by Despina Serefidou in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 144 wins, 92 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 34 | 25/3/6 | 73.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/2/9 | 57.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Srdjan Jefic | 2,214 | Skopje Karposh Open | B25 |
| Jul 2013 | Irina Petrukhina | 2,190 | 14th ch-EU w | E05 |
| Jul 2015 | Francisco Nunez Lucero | 2,174 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C15 |
| Mar 2014 | Kuno Thiel | 2,168 | Skopje Karposh Open | B03 |
| Aug 2012 | Sarvinoz Kurbonboeva | 2,143 | 30th Wch U20 Girls | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2013 | 32 | 19.5 | 1,819 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 1,864 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 1,922 |
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 1,692 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2011 | 16 | 12 | 1,788 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2012 | 15 | 11.5 | 1,878 |
| 30th Wch U20 Girls | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2011 | 12 | 3 | 1,742 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sofia Markaki (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Despina Serefidou's chess games?
357 games by Despina Serefidou, from Jan 2008 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 Despina Serefidou has played.
What does Despina Serefidou play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Despina Serefidou opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Despina Serefidou answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Despina Serefidou play as White?
As White, Despina Serefidou's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (34 games, 73.5% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Despina Serefidou play as Black?
As Black, Despina Serefidou most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Despina Serefidou's FIDE rating?
Despina Serefidou is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Despina Serefidou played?
Our database contains 357 games by Despina Serefidou, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 92 draws, 121 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Despina Serefidou?
357 games by Despina Serefidou 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.