Prepare against Elliot Papadiamandis
IM · France · World #3,263 classical · FIDE ID 36074160
When preparing against Elliot Papadiamandis, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 513 games by Elliot Papadiamandis, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elliot Papadiamandis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elliot Papadiamandis 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 | 2,329 | 2,407 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,346 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 513 | 189 | 163 | 161 | 36.8% |
| As White | 256 | 106 | 83 | 67 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 257 | 83 | 80 | 94 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elliot Papadiamandis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elliot Papadiamandis's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 96.5% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Papadiamandis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 91.0% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 95.7% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Elliot Papadiamandis's chess games
All 513 games by Elliot Papadiamandis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 189 wins, 163 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 17/15/18 | 34.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 8/12/14 | 23.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,682 | Titled Tue | D72 |
| May 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,649 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B56 |
| Mar 2021 | Aryan Tari | 2,639 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| May 2020 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,600 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B04 |
| Apr 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 111 | 60 | 2,367 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,370 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,362 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,481 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,238 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
| 1st Sunway Formentera Open | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elliot Papadiamandis's chess games?
513 games by Elliot Papadiamandis, from Jun 2015 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 Elliot Papadiamandis has played.
What does Elliot Papadiamandis play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Elliot Papadiamandis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elliot Papadiamandis answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Elliot Papadiamandis play as White?
As White, Elliot Papadiamandis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elliot Papadiamandis play as Black?
As Black, Elliot Papadiamandis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Elliot Papadiamandis's FIDE rating?
Elliot Papadiamandis is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Elliot Papadiamandis played?
Our database contains 513 games by Elliot Papadiamandis, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 163 draws, 161 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elliot Papadiamandis?
513 games by Elliot Papadiamandis 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.