Prepare against Str Kakadelis
GRC · World #35,675 classical · FIDE ID 4204727
When preparing against Str Kakadelis, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Str Kakadelis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Str Kakadelis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Str Kakadelis 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 | 1,956 | 2,255 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,033 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,062 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 65 | 30 | 55 | 43.3% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 15 | 23 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 15 | 32 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Str Kakadelis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Str Kakadelis's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 80.8% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.2% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kakadelis usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kakadelis usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kakadelis usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kakadelis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kakadelis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 45.2% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 35.7% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 70.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Str Kakadelis's chess games
All 150 games by Str Kakadelis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Altin Cela | 2,445 | Heraklion ESSNA Open | C00 |
| Jul 2002 | Besarion Khetsuriani | 2,415 | 6th Korinthos Open | C10 |
| Aug 2006 | Panayotis Pandavos | 2,312 | Athens Acropolis Open | B41 |
| Jan 2007 | Robert Draci | 2,201 | 75th Ambelokipi Open | A28 |
| May 2003 | Evangelos Stergiou | 2,183 | ch-Attica Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,411 |
| ch-Attica Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,045 |
| Athens Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 71st Ambelokipi Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| Ambelokipi Open 70th | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Ambelokipi Open 82nd | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Str Kakadelis's chess games?
150 games by Str Kakadelis, from Apr 2003 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 Str Kakadelis has played.
What does Str Kakadelis play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Str Kakadelis opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Str Kakadelis answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Str Kakadelis play as White?
As White, Str Kakadelis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Str Kakadelis play as Black?
As Black, Str Kakadelis most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Str Kakadelis's FIDE rating?
Str Kakadelis is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Str Kakadelis played?
Our database contains 150 games by Str Kakadelis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Str Kakadelis?
150 games by Str Kakadelis 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.