Prepare against Efthymios Tsamtsouris
GRC · World #13,697 classical · FIDE ID 25889095
When preparing against Efthymios Tsamtsouris, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efthymios Tsamtsouris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efthymios Tsamtsouris 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,147 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 42.0% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efthymios Tsamtsouris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efthymios Tsamtsouris's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Efthymios Tsamtsouris's chess games
All 69 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Spyridon Naoum | 2,293 | Kydonia 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Georgios Rafail Mantazis | 2,134 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | D37 |
| Jul 2026 | Ioannis Mylonakis | 2,126 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos | 2,079 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Harilaos-Panagiotis Bardis | 2,037 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,669 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Team Blitz 3x3 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,944 |
| Kydonia 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,129 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efthymios Tsamtsouris's chess games?
69 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, from Mar 2020 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 Efthymios Tsamtsouris has played.
What does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Efthymios Tsamtsouris opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efthymios Tsamtsouris answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play as White?
As White, Efthymios Tsamtsouris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play as Black?
As Black, Efthymios Tsamtsouris most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Efthymios Tsamtsouris's FIDE rating?
Efthymios Tsamtsouris is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Efthymios Tsamtsouris played?
Our database contains 69 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efthymios Tsamtsouris?
69 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris 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.