Prepare against Dimitrios Delithanasis
GRC · World #42,709 classical · FIDE ID 4200799
When preparing against Dimitrios Delithanasis, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 987 games by Dimitrios Delithanasis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Delithanasis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Delithanasis 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 | 1,923 | 2,301 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,155 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,212 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 987 | 529 | 210 | 248 | 53.6% |
| As White | 494 | 274 | 102 | 118 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 493 | 255 | 108 | 130 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Delithanasis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Delithanasis's side.
First moves as White (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 41.9% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 154 | 31.2% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 70 | 14.2% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 57 | 11.5% | 59.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Delithanasis usually continues c4 (86.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 136 | 56.0% | 68.4% |
| e6 | 51 | 21.0% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 33 | 13.6% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 5.3% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 42.0% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 29.6% | 49.0% |
| g6 | 21 | 13.0% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 14 | 8.6% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Dimitrios Delithanasis's chess games
All 987 games by Dimitrios Delithanasis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 529 wins, 210 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 34/17/6 | 59.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 49 | 29/8/12 | 59.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 23/2/2 | 85.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 20/9/17 | 43.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 31 | 16/10/5 | 51.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Edvins Kengis | 2,590 | Komotini Open | B27 |
| Jan 1999 | Nikolaos Kalesis | 2,409 | 10th Ano Liosia Open | D31 |
| Jan 1993 | Florens Rama | 2,395 | Ano Liosia Open | A21 |
| Sep 2003 | Dimitar Dochev | 2,380 | Athens Acropolis Open | C02 |
| Jan 2001 | Georgios Mastrokoukos | 2,374 | Ano Liosia Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 44 | 20 | 2,228 |
| Xanthi | 1991 | 20 | 3 | 2,168 |
| Athens Open | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 2,284 |
| Athens ChessSquare Autumn Open | 2017 | 15 | 11.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-GRE | 1991 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| Pagrati 1st | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,380 |
| Nea Filadelfia CC Autumn | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,380 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Theodoros Sideris (25 games) · Filipos Koerant (11 games) · Konstantinos Kesoglou (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Delithanasis's chess games?
987 games by Dimitrios Delithanasis, from Apr 2003 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 Dimitrios Delithanasis has played.
What does Dimitrios Delithanasis play on the first move as White?
Across 494 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Delithanasis opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Delithanasis answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Delithanasis play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Delithanasis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 59.6% win rate); English Opening (49 games, 59.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 85.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 494 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Delithanasis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Delithanasis most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Scotch Game (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 493 games.
What is Dimitrios Delithanasis's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Delithanasis is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Dimitrios Delithanasis played?
Our database contains 987 games by Dimitrios Delithanasis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 529 wins, 210 draws, 248 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Delithanasis?
987 games by Dimitrios Delithanasis 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.