Prepare against Efstratios Koutsaftis
GRC · World #62,934 classical · FIDE ID 25802640
When preparing against Efstratios Koutsaftis, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Efstratios Koutsaftis, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efstratios Koutsaftis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efstratios Koutsaftis 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 | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 23.7% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efstratios Koutsaftis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efstratios Koutsaftis's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 52.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Koutsaftis usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Koutsaftis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Koutsaftis usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Koutsaftis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Koutsaftis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Efstratios Koutsaftis's chess games
All 59 games by Efstratios Koutsaftis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Theodora Koutsogiannopoulou | 1,895 | 6th Anogia Open | E19 |
| Jan 2018 | Denis Ponarin | 1,824 | 22nd Heraklion Open | B33 |
| Jan 2017 | Emanouel Fragiadakis | 1,818 | 19th Heraklion Open | E19 |
| Sep 2019 | Athanasios Theof Mavridis | 1,493 | 27th Heraklion Open | A27 |
| Jul 2018 | Vasileios Michalis | 1,421 | ch-GRE U14 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,590 |
| 19th Heraklion Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,650 |
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| 24th Heraklion Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,613 |
| 21st Heraklion Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,356 |
| 6th Anogia Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,759 |
| Heraklion Open 23rd | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,451 |
| 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efstratios Koutsaftis's chess games?
59 games by Efstratios Koutsaftis, from Nov 2013 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 Efstratios Koutsaftis has played.
What does Efstratios Koutsaftis play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Efstratios Koutsaftis opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efstratios Koutsaftis answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Efstratios Koutsaftis play as White?
As White, Efstratios Koutsaftis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efstratios Koutsaftis play as Black?
As Black, Efstratios Koutsaftis most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Efstratios Koutsaftis's FIDE rating?
Efstratios Koutsaftis is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Efstratios Koutsaftis played?
Our database contains 59 games by Efstratios Koutsaftis, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efstratios Koutsaftis?
59 games by Efstratios Koutsaftis 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.