Prepare against Efstratios Grivas
GM · GRC · World #3,636 classical · FIDE ID 4200039
Our database contains 1,655 games by Efstratios Grivas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Efstratios Grivas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efstratios Grivas 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 | 2,314 | 2,520 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,491 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,482 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,655 | 691 | 632 | 332 | 41.8% |
| As White | 829 | 396 | 305 | 128 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 826 | 295 | 327 | 204 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efstratios Grivas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efstratios Grivas's side.
First moves as White (829 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 669 | 80.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 67 | 8.1% | 74.6% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 7.8% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Grivas usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Grivas usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Grivas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 74.6% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Grivas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Grivas usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Grivas usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 261 | 69.2% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 98 | 26.0% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 3.4% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 242 | 75.4% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 50 | 15.6% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 5.0% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Efstratios Grivas's chess games
All 1,655 games by Efstratios Grivas 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: 691 wins, 632 draws, 332 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 94 | 45/44/5 | 47.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 29/33/11 | 39.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 72 | 33/23/16 | 45.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 69 | 35/23/11 | 50.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 12/20/8 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 23/11/5 | 59.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 38 | 16/17/5 | 42.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 153 | 69/45/39 | 45.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75 | 21/36/18 | 28.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 53 | 18/18/17 | 34.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 17/18/15 | 34.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 44 | 16/18/10 | 36.4% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 39 | 6/20/13 | 15.4% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 33 | 11/15/7 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 29 | 18/5/6 | 62.1% |
| E68 | English Opening | 27 | 3/15/9 | 11.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,715 | Heraklion Blitz 5' | A85 |
| Oct 2006 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,638 | chT-GRE Cup | A41 |
| Oct 1998 | Smbat Lputian | 2,615 | Panormo zt | D91 |
| Oct 2002 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,600 | ch-EU blitz | D38 |
| Jan 1991 | John D M Nunn | 2,600 | Athens Match | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 1997 | 75 | 51 | 2,518 |
| Athens | 1991 | 55 | 38 | 2,518 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 49 | 32.5 | 2,481 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 1998 | 44 | 32 | 2,524 |
| Athens Open | 1997 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,483 |
| Karditsa | 1996 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,471 |
| Balkaniad | 1994 | 26 | 13 | 2,452 |
| Corfu Open | 1993 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,487 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Spyridon Skembris (30 games) · Ioannis Nikolaidis (25 games) · Vasilios Kotronias (23 games) · Athanasios Karagiannis (13 games) · Andreas Kofidis (11 games) · Konstantinos Moutousis (10 games) · Konstantinos Nikolaidis (10 games) · Ioannis Papaioannou (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efstratios Grivas's chess games?
1,655 games by Efstratios Grivas, 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 Efstratios Grivas has played.
What does Efstratios Grivas play on the first move as White?
Across 829 games with White in our database, Efstratios Grivas opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efstratios Grivas answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Efstratios Grivas play as White?
As White, Efstratios Grivas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (94 games, 47.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (73 games, 39.7% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 829 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efstratios Grivas play as Black?
As Black, Efstratios Grivas most often plays: Sicilian (153 games, 45.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (75 games, 28.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (53 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 826 games.
What is Efstratios Grivas's FIDE rating?
Efstratios Grivas is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Efstratios Grivas played?
Our database contains 1,655 games by Efstratios Grivas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 691 wins, 632 draws, 332 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efstratios Grivas?
1,655 games by Efstratios Grivas 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.