Prepare against Efstathios Gazis
FM · GRC · World #14,655 classical · FIDE ID 4200659
When preparing against Efstathios Gazis, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 509 games by Efstathios Gazis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Efstathios Gazis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efstathios Gazis 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 | 2,109 | 2,325 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,203 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 241 | 102 | 166 | 47.3% |
| As White | 263 | 132 | 50 | 81 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 246 | 109 | 52 | 85 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efstathios Gazis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efstathios Gazis's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 83.7% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 8.7% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 5.3% | 89.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gazis usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gazis usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Gazis usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Gazis usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Gazis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gazis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 42 | 35.6% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 10.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 63.4% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 26 | 31.7% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Efstathios Gazis's chess games
All 509 games by Efstathios Gazis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 241 wins, 102 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 49 | 27/8/14 | 55.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,495 | 31st chT-GRE | E14 |
| Jan 1985 | Tamas Utasi | 2,480 | 4th Nikaia Open | B07 |
| Jul 2014 | Nikoloz Managadze | 2,464 | 42nd chT-GRE | B14 |
| Aug 2015 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,455 | 23rd Nikaia Open | B30 |
| Jan 1985 | Georgios Makropoulos | 2,420 | 4th Nikaia Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 57 | 25.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-GRE | 1988 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1985 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 34th Aegean Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,233 |
| 12th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Veliko Tarnovo Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 23rd Nikaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,285 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efstathios Gazis's chess games?
509 games by Efstathios Gazis, from Apr 2003 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 Efstathios Gazis has played.
What does Efstathios Gazis play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Efstathios Gazis opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efstathios Gazis answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Efstathios Gazis play as White?
As White, Efstathios Gazis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 55.1% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efstathios Gazis play as Black?
As Black, Efstathios Gazis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Efstathios Gazis's FIDE rating?
Efstathios Gazis is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (May 2011).
How many games has Efstathios Gazis played?
Our database contains 509 games by Efstathios Gazis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 102 draws, 166 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efstathios Gazis?
509 games by Efstathios Gazis 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.