Prepare against Elli Vakali
GRC · World #114,368 classical · FIDE ID 25882309
When preparing against Elli Vakali, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 55 games by Elli Vakali, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elli Vakali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elli Vakali 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 | 1,689 | 1,732 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,517 | 1,517 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 3 | 33 | 34.5% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elli Vakali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elli Vakali's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vakali usually continues Nf3 (17.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vakali usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vakali usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Elli Vakali's chess games
All 55 games by Elli Vakali in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dimitra Alexandri | 2,031 | ch-GRE U14 Girls | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Anastasia Orfanidou | 1,596 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Girls U16 | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Stavroula Anastasopoulou | 1,579 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Girls U16 | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioulia Marika Kana | 1,575 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Girls U16 | C78 |
| Apr 2026 | Ariadni Georgiadou | 1,525 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Girls U16 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,362 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,375 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 824 |
| ch-GRE South U10 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,075 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,034 |
| ch-GRE U08 Girls | 2018 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Girls U16 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,771 |
| chT-GRE 50th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elli Vakali's chess games?
55 games by Elli Vakali, from Oct 2021 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 Elli Vakali has played.
What does Elli Vakali play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Elli Vakali opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elli Vakali answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Elli Vakali play as White?
As White, Elli Vakali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elli Vakali play as Black?
As Black, Elli Vakali most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Elli Vakali's FIDE rating?
Elli Vakali is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,517 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (May 2026).
How many games has Elli Vakali played?
Our database contains 55 games by Elli Vakali, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 33 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elli Vakali?
55 games by Elli Vakali 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.