Prepare against Dimitrios Stefanou
FM · GRC · World #3,143 classical · FIDE ID 25825011
Our database contains 377 games by Dimitrios Stefanou, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Stefanou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Stefanou 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 | 2,333 | 2,392 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,217 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,226 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 175 | 121 | 81 | 46.4% |
| As White | 193 | 102 | 59 | 32 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 184 | 73 | 62 | 49 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Stefanou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Stefanou's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 36.3% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 26.4% | 71.6% |
| e4 | 48 | 24.9% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.9% | 76.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (84.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 54.7% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 15.1% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.5% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Dimitrios Stefanou's chess games
All 377 games by Dimitrios Stefanou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 175 wins, 121 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 18/5/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,600 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E | C46 |
| Mar 2026 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,481 | 3rd Katerini Open 2026 | A28 |
| Mar 2021 | Jung Min Seo | 2,453 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E | C00 |
| Aug 2023 | Michael Richter | 2,449 | 32nd Kavala Open | C02 |
| Aug 2023 | Edvin Trost | 2,442 | 32nd Kavala Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 1,474 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 1,834 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 17 | 12 | 2,000 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2019 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2022 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,091 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
| 50th Rilton Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Stefanou's chess games?
377 games by Dimitrios Stefanou, from Aug 2015 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 Stefanou has played.
What does Dimitrios Stefanou play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Stefanou opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Stefanou answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Stefanou play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Stefanou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Stefanou play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Stefanou most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Dimitrios Stefanou's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Stefanou is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Dimitrios Stefanou played?
Our database contains 377 games by Dimitrios Stefanou, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 121 draws, 81 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Stefanou?
377 games by Dimitrios Stefanou 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.