Prepare against Dimosthenis Karanasios
GRC · World #116,741 classical · FIDE ID 42108306
When preparing against Dimosthenis Karanasios, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Dimosthenis Karanasios, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimosthenis Karanasios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimosthenis Karanasios 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 | 1,683 | 1,685 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,858 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,757 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 36.2% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimosthenis Karanasios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimosthenis Karanasios's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 58.6% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 15.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 15.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Karanasios usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Dimosthenis Karanasios's chess games
All 58 games by Dimosthenis Karanasios in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Maksat Atabayev | 2,475 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jan 2023 | Vlad-George Zubcu | 2,156 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | B11 |
| Oct 2021 | Mekhri Geldyeva | 2,139 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Feb 2021 | Charalampos Boviatsis | 1,981 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | A11 |
| Jan 2023 | Anamaria Rata | 1,664 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,342 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,420 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,445 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,490 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,180 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 976 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimosthenis Karanasios's chess games?
58 games by Dimosthenis Karanasios, from Oct 2018 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 Dimosthenis Karanasios has played.
What does Dimosthenis Karanasios play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Dimosthenis Karanasios opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimosthenis Karanasios answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dimosthenis Karanasios play as White?
As White, Dimosthenis Karanasios's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimosthenis Karanasios play as Black?
As Black, Dimosthenis Karanasios most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Dimosthenis Karanasios's FIDE rating?
Dimosthenis Karanasios is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,685 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Dimosthenis Karanasios played?
Our database contains 58 games by Dimosthenis Karanasios, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimosthenis Karanasios?
58 games by Dimosthenis Karanasios 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.