Prepare against Dimitrios Karaoulanis
GRC · World #29,265 classical · FIDE ID 4212622
When preparing against Dimitrios Karaoulanis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 87 games by Dimitrios Karaoulanis, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Karaoulanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Karaoulanis 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 | 1,990 | 2,019 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,040 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,010 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 11 | 36 | 40 | 12.6% |
| As White | 42 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 11.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Karaoulanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Karaoulanis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Karaoulanis usually continues Nf3 (23.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karaoulanis usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Karaoulanis usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 34.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Dimitrios Karaoulanis's chess games
All 87 games by Dimitrios Karaoulanis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 36 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | N. Kampanis | 2,500 | Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open 06th | A00 |
| Nov 2009 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 2,209 | Foivitika Open | B99 |
| Jan 2011 | Loukas Papadimitriou | 2,144 | Athens Smaok 1900+ Open 9th | C42 |
| Jun 2009 | Str Kakadelis | 2,067 | 13th Heraklio Open | C87 |
| Nov 2009 | Dimitrios Kondopoulos | 2,061 | Foivitika Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 |
| Foivitika Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,908 |
| 14th Nikaia Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,999 |
| Athens Smaok 1900+ Open 9th | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,141 |
| Atomika Neanika Attikis U14 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| 88th Ambelokipi Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| 1st Prague Summer Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Karaoulanis's chess games?
87 games by Dimitrios Karaoulanis, from Apr 2005 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 Karaoulanis has played.
What does Dimitrios Karaoulanis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Karaoulanis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Karaoulanis answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Karaoulanis play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Karaoulanis's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Karaoulanis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Karaoulanis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Dimitrios Karaoulanis's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Karaoulanis is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Dimitrios Karaoulanis played?
Our database contains 87 games by Dimitrios Karaoulanis, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 36 draws, 40 losses (12.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Karaoulanis?
87 games by Dimitrios Karaoulanis 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.