Prepare against Despoina Kostelidou
GRC · World #112,741 classical · FIDE ID 25803972
When preparing against Despoina Kostelidou, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Despoina Kostelidou, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Despoina Kostelidou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Despoina Kostelidou 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 | 1,694 | 1,707 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,621 | 1,621 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,621 | 1,621 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 8 | 35 | 40.3% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Despoina Kostelidou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Despoina Kostelidou's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kostelidou usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kostelidou usually continues Bf4 (36.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kostelidou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Despoina Kostelidou's chess games
All 72 games by Despoina Kostelidou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Jul 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: 29 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 32 | 10/5/17 | 31.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Ioannis Mallios | 1,833 | ch-GRE South U16 | D00 |
| Jun 2019 | Betty - Anna Strati | 1,710 | ch-GRE U16 Girls | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Ariadni Koutsouraki | 1,540 | ch-GRE U16 Girls | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Filippa Chatziioannidi | 1,534 | ch-GRE U16 Girls | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Anna Kazmerika | 1,527 | ch-EU U16 Girls | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,152 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,309 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,463 |
| ch-GRE South U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,606 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,291 |
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,718 |
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 836 |
| 29th Nikaia Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Despoina Kostelidou's chess games?
72 games by Despoina Kostelidou, from Aug 2015 to Jul 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 Despoina Kostelidou has played.
What does Despoina Kostelidou play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Despoina Kostelidou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Despoina Kostelidou answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Despoina Kostelidou play as White?
As White, Despoina Kostelidou's most-played openings in our database are: London System (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Despoina Kostelidou play as Black?
As Black, Despoina Kostelidou most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Despoina Kostelidou's FIDE rating?
Despoina Kostelidou is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,621 in rapid and 1,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Despoina Kostelidou played?
Our database contains 72 games by Despoina Kostelidou, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Despoina Kostelidou?
72 games by Despoina Kostelidou 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.