Prepare against Dimitrios Papaioannou
CM · GRC · World #4,360 classical · FIDE ID 25865137
When preparing against Dimitrios Papaioannou, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Dimitrios Papaioannou, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Papaioannou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Papaioannou 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 | 2,293 | 2,358 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,378 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,353 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 240 | 100 | 164 | 47.6% |
| As White | 240 | 123 | 43 | 74 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 264 | 117 | 57 | 90 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Papaioannou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Papaioannou's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 63.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 41 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 4.2% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| Na3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Papaioannou usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 59.3% | 65.7% |
| e5 | 41 | 27.3% | 43.9% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 67.9% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Dimitrios Papaioannou's chess games
All 504 games by Dimitrios Papaioannou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Sep 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: 240 wins, 100 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jun 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,663 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Jun 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Jun 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 137 | 78.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2007 | 23 | 12.5 | 1,990 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 12 | 10.5 | 1,535 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Papaioannou's chess games?
504 games by Dimitrios Papaioannou, from Jul 2018 to Sep 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 Papaioannou has played.
What does Dimitrios Papaioannou play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Papaioannou opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Papaioannou answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Papaioannou play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Papaioannou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Papaioannou play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Papaioannou most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Dimitrios Papaioannou's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Papaioannou is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Dimitrios Papaioannou played?
Our database contains 504 games by Dimitrios Papaioannou, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 100 draws, 164 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Papaioannou?
504 games by Dimitrios Papaioannou 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.