Prepare against Ellen Kakulidis
WFM · DNK · World #19,555 classical · FIDE ID 1444972
When preparing against Ellen Kakulidis, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 395 games by Ellen Kakulidis, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ellen Kakulidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ellen Kakulidis 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 | 2,061 | 2,114 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,954 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 105 | 98 | 192 | 26.6% |
| As White | 199 | 67 | 48 | 84 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 196 | 38 | 50 | 108 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ellen Kakulidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ellen Kakulidis's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 87.9% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.0% | 21.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 21.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kakulidis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 29 | 32.2% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 25.6% | 23.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 53.8% | 27.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 26.2% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 18.5% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Ellen Kakulidis's chess games
All 395 games by Ellen Kakulidis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 105 wins, 98 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 34 | 14/6/14 | 41.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,560 | ch-DEN sf | E01 |
| Mar 2023 | Eduard Miller | 2,354 | Reykjavik Open | E92 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Devaev | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Apr 2019 | Andreas Ciolek | 2,284 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Julia Movsesian | 2,276 | 24th ch-EU w | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 63 | 8 | 1,846 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 33 | 15 | 2,000 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,044 |
| Fredericia w | 2024 | 17 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 34th Wch U20 Girls | 2016 | 12 | 3 | 1,778 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,854 |
| Danish Women's Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ellen Kakulidis's chess games?
395 games by Ellen Kakulidis, from Nov 2012 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 Ellen Kakulidis has played.
What does Ellen Kakulidis play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Ellen Kakulidis opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ellen Kakulidis answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Ellen Kakulidis play as White?
As White, Ellen Kakulidis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ellen Kakulidis play as Black?
As Black, Ellen Kakulidis most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Ellen Kakulidis's FIDE rating?
Ellen Kakulidis is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Ellen Kakulidis played?
Our database contains 395 games by Ellen Kakulidis, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 98 draws, 192 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ellen Kakulidis?
395 games by Ellen Kakulidis 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.