Prepare against Dimitrios Vazelakis
GRC · World #55,717 classical · FIDE ID 4203674
When preparing against Dimitrios Vazelakis, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 7.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,214 games by Dimitrios Vazelakis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Vazelakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Vazelakis 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 | 1,871 | 2,137 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 2,042 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,984 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,214 | 276 | 154 | 784 | 22.7% |
| As White | 619 | 156 | 84 | 379 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 595 | 120 | 70 | 405 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Vazelakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Vazelakis's side.
First moves as White (619 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 359 | 58.0% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 180 | 29.1% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 69 | 11.1% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues Nc3 (26.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues Nc3 (32.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues e4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues Nc3 (19.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vazelakis usually continues e4 (15.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 108 | 38.4% | 15.7% |
| d5 | 76 | 27.0% | 13.2% |
| e6 | 32 | 11.4% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 10.3% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 4.6% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 97 | 50.8% | 13.9% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 27.7% | 41.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 12.0% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Dimitrios Vazelakis's chess games
All 1,214 games by Dimitrios Vazelakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 276 wins, 154 draws, 784 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 150 | 41/17/92 | 27.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 31/15/49 | 32.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 76 | 7/7/62 | 9.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 13/4/19 | 36.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 10/4/17 | 32.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 28 | 4/3/21 | 14.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 18 | 3/1/14 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 86 | 11/4/71 | 12.8% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 78 | 9/5/64 | 11.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 73 | 7/6/60 | 9.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 12/9/11 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 2/0/26 | 7.1% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 2/2/16 | 10.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Konstantinos Megoulis | 2,712 | Ambelokipi Open 132th | E17 |
| Dec 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,551 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A10 |
| Mar 2026 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,413 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A10 |
| May 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,375 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Agustin Bonaveri | 2,367 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 288 | 60 | 1,891 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 230 | 35.5 | 1,882 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 74 | 10 | 1,852 |
| Nea Filadelfia Autumn | 2012 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,963 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,949 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,923 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alfredo Miserendino (13 games) · Sergei Kharitonov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Vazelakis's chess games?
1,214 games by Dimitrios Vazelakis, from Apr 2003 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 Vazelakis has played.
What does Dimitrios Vazelakis play on the first move as White?
Across 619 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Vazelakis opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Vazelakis answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Vazelakis play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Vazelakis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (150 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (95 games, 32.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (76 games, 9.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Vazelakis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Vazelakis most often plays: Philidor (86 games, 12.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (78 games, 11.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (73 games, 9.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 595 games.
What is Dimitrios Vazelakis's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Vazelakis is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dimitrios Vazelakis played?
Our database contains 1,214 games by Dimitrios Vazelakis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 154 draws, 784 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Vazelakis?
1,214 games by Dimitrios Vazelakis 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.