Prepare against Dimitris Alexakis
GM · GRC · World #391 classical · FIDE ID 4277023
When preparing against Dimitris Alexakis, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,345 games by Dimitris Alexakis, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dimitris Alexakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitris Alexakis 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 | 2,533 | 2,548 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,561 | 2,561 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,535 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,345 | 739 | 258 | 348 | 54.9% |
| As White | 701 | 417 | 128 | 156 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 644 | 322 | 130 | 192 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitris Alexakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitris Alexakis's side.
First moves as White (696 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 641 | 92.1% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.0% | 81.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.6% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.6% | 81.8% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.6% | 81.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues Nf3 (69.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 81.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Alexakis usually continues h4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 300 | 90.9% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.0% | 55.0% |
| b6 | 10 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.1% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 200 | 93.5% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Dimitris Alexakis's chess games
All 1,345 games by Dimitris Alexakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 739 wins, 258 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 110 | 65/14/31 | 59.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 36 | 22/9/5 | 61.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 22/3/7 | 68.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 17/7/6 | 56.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 17/3/2 | 77.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 111 | 64/17/30 | 57.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 72 | 32/20/20 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 18/10/17 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 17/8/11 | 47.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 33 | 19/4/10 | 57.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 18/3/4 | 72.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 13/0/9 | 59.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Dec 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,730 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Dec 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 242 | 153 | 2,478 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 35 | 22 | 2,506 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 35 | 23 | 2,526 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,496 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 2,476 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,154 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 1,994 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitris Alexakis's chess games?
1,345 games by Dimitris Alexakis, from Jul 2011 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 Dimitris Alexakis has played.
What does Dimitris Alexakis play on the first move as White?
Across 696 games with White in our database, Dimitris Alexakis opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitris Alexakis answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dimitris Alexakis play as White?
As White, Dimitris Alexakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 59.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 701 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitris Alexakis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitris Alexakis most often plays: Sicilian (111 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 644 games.
What is Dimitris Alexakis's FIDE rating?
Dimitris Alexakis is currently rated 2,533 in classical chess, 2,561 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Dimitris Alexakis played?
Our database contains 1,345 games by Dimitris Alexakis, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 739 wins, 258 draws, 348 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitris Alexakis?
1,345 games by Dimitris Alexakis 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.