Prepare against Epameinondas Kourousis
IM · Czechia · World #3,239 classical · FIDE ID 4211626
Our database contains 881 games by Epameinondas Kourousis, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Epameinondas Kourousis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Epameinondas Kourousis 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 | 2,328 | 2,433 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,458 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,452 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 881 | 372 | 231 | 278 | 42.2% |
| As White | 446 | 203 | 120 | 123 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 435 | 169 | 111 | 155 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Epameinondas Kourousis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Epameinondas Kourousis's side.
First moves as White (446 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 299 | 67.0% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 114 | 25.6% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 28 | 6.3% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kourousis usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 72 | 36.9% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 95.5% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Epameinondas Kourousis's chess games
All 881 games by Epameinondas Kourousis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 372 wins, 231 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 52 | 26/14/12 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 19/16/10 | 42.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/12/17 | 39.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,666 | 27th Pardubice Open Rapid | B12 |
| Jul 2014 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,565 | 42nd chT-GRE | A24 |
| Apr 2008 | Sang Cao | 2,535 | 9th ch-EU | A45 |
| Jul 2014 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 2,498 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | A05 |
| Aug 2011 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,494 | 20th Kavala Open | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 114 | 55 | 2,239 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 24 | 16 | 2,309 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 22 | 13 | 2,303 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 2,368 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2009 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2007 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Epameinondas Kourousis's chess games?
881 games by Epameinondas Kourousis, from Oct 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 Epameinondas Kourousis has played.
What does Epameinondas Kourousis play on the first move as White?
Across 446 games with White in our database, Epameinondas Kourousis opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Epameinondas Kourousis answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Epameinondas Kourousis play as White?
As White, Epameinondas Kourousis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 446 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Epameinondas Kourousis play as Black?
As Black, Epameinondas Kourousis most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 435 games.
What is Epameinondas Kourousis's FIDE rating?
Epameinondas Kourousis is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Epameinondas Kourousis played?
Our database contains 881 games by Epameinondas Kourousis, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 231 draws, 278 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Epameinondas Kourousis?
881 games by Epameinondas Kourousis 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.