Prepare against Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou
GRC · World #118,668 classical · FIDE ID 25845837
When preparing against Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou 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 | 1,677 | 1,702 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,724 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,686 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 42.5% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Chatzinikolaou usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Chatzinikolaou usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's chess games
All 40 games by Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Drozdz | 1,671 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | B41 |
| Apr 2021 | Justin Schroeder | 1,646 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | A45 |
| Apr 2021 | David Csontos | 1,645 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | B48 |
| Apr 2021 | Anastasios Georgiadis | 1,638 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Wonder Dutre | 1,632 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,143 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,571 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,746 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,290 |
| 1st ch-GRE Univ Students online | 2022 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Aegean Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's chess games?
40 games by Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou, from Apr 2016 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 Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou has played.
What does Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou play as White?
As White, Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou play as Black?
As Black, Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou's FIDE rating?
Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,702 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou played?
Our database contains 40 games by Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou?
40 games by Emmanouil Chatzinikolaou 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.