Prepare against Dimitrios Liargovas
GRC · World #26,752 classical · FIDE ID 4214374
Our database contains 86 games by Dimitrios Liargovas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Liargovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Liargovas 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 | 2,006 | 2,006 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,977 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,962 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 31 | 14 | 41 | 36.0% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 91.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Liargovas usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Liargovas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Liargovas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Liargovas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Liargovas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Dimitrios Liargovas's chess games
All 86 games by Dimitrios Liargovas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | M Paul Townsend | 2,260 | 5th Anogia Open | D32 |
| Mar 2016 | Dimitrios Delithanasis | 2,121 | Ambelokipi Open 158th | E46 |
| Jul 2016 | Alexandros Kostouros | 2,116 | 5th Anogia Open | B22 |
| Jun 2006 | Konstant. Leodiadis | 2,048 | 10th Heraclion Open | D35 |
| May 2016 | Ioannis Maris | 2,030 | 17th Heraklion Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,451 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,721 |
| 5th Anogia Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 3rd Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,828 |
| 10th Heraclion Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,994 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,347 |
| 17th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,006 |
| 14th Nikaia Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Liargovas's chess games?
86 games by Dimitrios Liargovas, from Oct 2006 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 Dimitrios Liargovas has played.
What does Dimitrios Liargovas play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Liargovas opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Liargovas answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Liargovas play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Liargovas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Liargovas play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Liargovas most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dimitrios Liargovas's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Liargovas is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dimitrios Liargovas played?
Our database contains 86 games by Dimitrios Liargovas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Liargovas?
86 games by Dimitrios Liargovas 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.