Prepare against Dimitrios Sampsonoglou
GRC · World #136,145 classical · FIDE ID 25895958
When preparing against Dimitrios Sampsonoglou, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dimitrios Sampsonoglou, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Sampsonoglou 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 | 1,630 | 1,677 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,741 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,747 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 40.5% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 32.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's chess games
All 42 games by Dimitrios Sampsonoglou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ioannis Kiryttopoulos | 2,003 | 52nd chT-GRE | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Dimitrios Pantoglou | 1,893 | 17th Kalamaria Open B | A14 |
| Feb 2021 | Konstantinos Giouvantsioudis | 1,629 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | B43 |
| Feb 2021 | Petros Tzimas | 1,596 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | B45 |
| Feb 2021 | Panagiotis Moraitis | 1,492 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 1,520 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,443 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,088 |
| 11th Thessaloniki ESSTH ch-HALK U16 | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 711 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,247 |
| 17th Kalamaria Open B | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,293 |
| 24th Individual Student Championship of Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki 2026 - Μέρα 2 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
| 52nd chT-GRE | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's chess games?
42 games by Dimitrios Sampsonoglou, from Oct 2019 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 Sampsonoglou has played.
What does Dimitrios Sampsonoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Sampsonoglou opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Sampsonoglou answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Sampsonoglou play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Sampsonoglou play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Sampsonoglou most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Dimitrios Sampsonoglou's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Sampsonoglou is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,677 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Dimitrios Sampsonoglou played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dimitrios Sampsonoglou, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Sampsonoglou?
42 games by Dimitrios Sampsonoglou 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.