Prepare against Eleni Nikolaidou
GRC · World #83,639 classical · FIDE ID 4211006
When preparing against Eleni Nikolaidou, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Eleni Nikolaidou, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eleni Nikolaidou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eleni Nikolaidou 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 | 1,778 | 1,922 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,859 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,857 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 40 | 26 | 121 | 21.4% |
| As White | 96 | 26 | 15 | 55 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 14 | 11 | 66 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eleni Nikolaidou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eleni Nikolaidou's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 75.0% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 25.0% | 29.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Nikolaidou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 75.5% | 23.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 18.9% | 5.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
Eleni Nikolaidou's chess games
All 187 games by Eleni Nikolaidou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 40 wins, 26 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/0/18 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Ioannis Stavrianakis | 2,270 | 7th Heraklion Open | D37 |
| Mar 2006 | Robert Draci | 2,236 | 2nd Athens Siaperas Memorial | E05 |
| Apr 2008 | Iulia Gromova | 2,232 | 9th ch-EU w | B10 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexandros Grigoriadis | 2,214 | 14th Nikaia Open | E49 |
| Aug 2005 | Konstantinos Kagas | 2,205 | 13th Nikaia Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open w | 2006 | 18 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 9th ch-EU w | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,989 |
| ch-GRE w 40th | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,790 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,914 |
| ch-GRE w 41st | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,741 |
| 22nd Nikaia Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eleni Nikolaidou's chess games?
187 games by Eleni Nikolaidou, from Apr 2004 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 Eleni Nikolaidou has played.
What does Eleni Nikolaidou play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Eleni Nikolaidou opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eleni Nikolaidou answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Eleni Nikolaidou play as White?
As White, Eleni Nikolaidou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eleni Nikolaidou play as Black?
As Black, Eleni Nikolaidou most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Eleni Nikolaidou's FIDE rating?
Eleni Nikolaidou is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Eleni Nikolaidou played?
Our database contains 187 games by Eleni Nikolaidou, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 26 draws, 121 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eleni Nikolaidou?
187 games by Eleni Nikolaidou 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.