Prepare against Dimitrios Tourkolias
GRC · World #117,314 classical · FIDE ID 4209354
When preparing against Dimitrios Tourkolias, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 116 games by Dimitrios Tourkolias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Tourkolias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Tourkolias 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 | 1,681 | 1,968 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,636 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 30 | 12 | 74 | 25.9% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 13 | 6 | 46 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Tourkolias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Tourkolias's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 39.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tourkolias usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tourkolias usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Tourkolias usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 63.0% | 23.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
Dimitrios Tourkolias's chess games
All 116 games by Dimitrios Tourkolias in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Tengiz Kharlampidi | 2,130 | Ambelokipi Open 82nd | C34 |
| Mar 2016 | Dimitrios Delithanasis | 2,105 | 2nd Athens Georgiou Memorial | D36 |
| Feb 2013 | Andreas Nikomanis | 2,065 | 9th Athens Siaperas Memorial | B51 |
| Dec 2005 | Ioannis Koukoufikis | 2,043 | 66th Ambelokipi Open | C42 |
| Oct 2007 | Klaus Ragsch | 2,004 | Corfu Open | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfu Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| 1st Athens Smaok Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| 33rd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | – |
| 32nd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| Athens Open 05 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,963 |
| Athens ChessSquare Spring Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,600 |
| 2nd Pirgou Sphlios Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Tourkolias's chess games?
116 games by Dimitrios Tourkolias, from Apr 2003 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 Tourkolias has played.
What does Dimitrios Tourkolias play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Tourkolias opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Tourkolias answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Tourkolias play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Tourkolias's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Tourkolias play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Tourkolias most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Dimitrios Tourkolias's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Tourkolias is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dimitrios Tourkolias played?
Our database contains 116 games by Dimitrios Tourkolias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 74 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Tourkolias?
116 games by Dimitrios Tourkolias 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.