Prepare against Efthimios Kiratzopoulos
GRC · World #10,049 classical · FIDE ID 4207629
Our database contains 182 games by Efthimios Kiratzopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efthimios Kiratzopoulos 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 | 2,169 | 2,249 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,165 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,195 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 76 | 23 | 83 | 41.8% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 10 | 44 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 36 | 13 | 39 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 62.8% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Kiratzopoulos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's chess games
All 182 games by Efthimios Kiratzopoulos 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: 76 wins, 23 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,523 | ch-EU blitz | D03 |
| Dec 2024 | Milan Zajic | 2,392 | European Blitz 2024 | A46 |
| Dec 2017 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,383 | ch-EU blitz | A50 |
| Aug 2022 | Mihail Chatzidakis | 2,382 | 49th chT-GRE | B40 |
| Jul 2021 | Petr Virostko | 2,352 | 32nd Pardubice Open Rapid | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 14 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,941 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2003 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2006 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,302 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,279 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's chess games?
182 games by Efthimios Kiratzopoulos, 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 Efthimios Kiratzopoulos has played.
What does Efthimios Kiratzopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Efthimios Kiratzopoulos opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efthimios Kiratzopoulos answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Efthimios Kiratzopoulos play as White?
As White, Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Torre Attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efthimios Kiratzopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Efthimios Kiratzopoulos most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Efthimios Kiratzopoulos's FIDE rating?
Efthimios Kiratzopoulos is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Efthimios Kiratzopoulos played?
Our database contains 182 games by Efthimios Kiratzopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 23 draws, 83 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efthimios Kiratzopoulos?
182 games by Efthimios Kiratzopoulos 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.