Prepare against Efstratios Skourtis
GRC · World #47,578 classical · FIDE ID 4204980
Our database contains 55 games by Efstratios Skourtis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efstratios Skourtis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efstratios Skourtis 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 | 1,903 | 2,067 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,047 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,047 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efstratios Skourtis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efstratios Skourtis's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Skourtis usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Skourtis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Skourtis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Skourtis usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Skourtis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Efstratios Skourtis's chess games
All 55 games by Efstratios Skourtis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Papastavropoulos | 2,245 | Athens Akropolis Open | B00 |
| Jul 2003 | Georgios Tzolas | 2,157 | 32nd chT-GRE | C22 |
| Jul 2000 | Ioannis Maris | 2,139 | 29th chT-GRE | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Anastasios Drakopoulos | 2,115 | Ikaros Open | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Konstantinos Troupis | 1,940 | Ikaros Open | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitilini Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,442 |
| Peiraikos 60th Anniv Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Ikaros Open | 1997 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| 29th chT-GRE | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,032 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,899 |
| 31st chT-GRE | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| 11th Heraklio Open A | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,871 |
| 44th chT-GRE | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efstratios Skourtis's chess games?
55 games by Efstratios Skourtis, from Apr 2003 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 Skourtis has played.
What does Efstratios Skourtis play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Efstratios Skourtis opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efstratios Skourtis answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Efstratios Skourtis play as White?
As White, Efstratios Skourtis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efstratios Skourtis play as Black?
As Black, Efstratios Skourtis most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Efstratios Skourtis's FIDE rating?
Efstratios Skourtis is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Efstratios Skourtis played?
Our database contains 55 games by Efstratios Skourtis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efstratios Skourtis?
55 games by Efstratios Skourtis 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.