Prepare against Efstathios Valsamidis
GRC · World #168,172 classical · FIDE ID 42133432
When preparing against Efstathios Valsamidis, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Efstathios Valsamidis, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efstathios Valsamidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efstathios Valsamidis 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 | 1,606 | 1,556 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,616 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,658 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efstathios Valsamidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efstathios Valsamidis's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Valsamidis usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Valsamidis usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Valsamidis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Valsamidis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Efstathios Valsamidis's chess games
All 37 games by Efstathios Valsamidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Iasonas Michas | 1,545 | ch-GRE U12 | C50 |
| Jun 2024 | Dimitrios Nektarios Ieromonachos | 1,533 | ch-GRE U12 | B47 |
| Feb 2021 | Maria Toumpakari | 1,137 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | C45 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikolaos Delendas | 1,026 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 5 | 1,343 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 915 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,119 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
| ch-GRE North U08/14 | 2020 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efstathios Valsamidis's chess games?
37 games by Efstathios Valsamidis, from Jan 2020 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 Efstathios Valsamidis has played.
What does Efstathios Valsamidis play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Efstathios Valsamidis opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efstathios Valsamidis answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Efstathios Valsamidis play as White?
As White, Efstathios Valsamidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efstathios Valsamidis play as Black?
As Black, Efstathios Valsamidis most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Efstathios Valsamidis's FIDE rating?
Efstathios Valsamidis is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,556 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Efstathios Valsamidis played?
Our database contains 37 games by Efstathios Valsamidis, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efstathios Valsamidis?
37 games by Efstathios Valsamidis 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.