Prepare against Eleftherios Boutikos
CM · GRC · World #11,890 classical · FIDE ID 42123518
When preparing against Eleftherios Boutikos, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 676 games by Eleftherios Boutikos, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eleftherios Boutikos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eleftherios Boutikos 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 | 2,144 | 2,206 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,050 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,046 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 676 | 268 | 61 | 347 | 39.6% |
| As White | 332 | 149 | 29 | 154 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 344 | 119 | 32 | 193 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eleftherios Boutikos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eleftherios Boutikos's side.
First moves as White (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 308 | 92.8% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 5.1% | 29.4% |
| a3 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues d4 (51.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 29.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Boutikos usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 69.8% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 14.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.7% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 93.4% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Eleftherios Boutikos's chess games
All 676 games by Eleftherios Boutikos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 268 wins, 61 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 14/2/14 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 16/0/12 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 14/0/18 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 3/2/20 | 12.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 1/4/13 | 5.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,651 | Titled Tue | B76 |
| Mar 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,601 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Apr 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,583 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
| May 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,503 | Titled Tuesday | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 197 | 89.5 | 2,228 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 116 | 50 | 2,161 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 97 | 41 | 2,127 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 9 | 2,111 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,712 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,514 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,401 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eleftherios Boutikos's chess games?
676 games by Eleftherios Boutikos, from Apr 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 Eleftherios Boutikos has played.
What does Eleftherios Boutikos play on the first move as White?
Across 332 games with White in our database, Eleftherios Boutikos opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eleftherios Boutikos answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Eleftherios Boutikos play as White?
As White, Eleftherios Boutikos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 332 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eleftherios Boutikos play as Black?
As Black, Eleftherios Boutikos most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 344 games.
What is Eleftherios Boutikos's FIDE rating?
Eleftherios Boutikos is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Eleftherios Boutikos played?
Our database contains 676 games by Eleftherios Boutikos, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 61 draws, 347 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eleftherios Boutikos?
676 games by Eleftherios Boutikos 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.