Prepare against Evagelos Kotsalis
GRC · World #59,718 classical · FIDE ID 4225376
When preparing against Evagelos Kotsalis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Evagelos Kotsalis, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evagelos Kotsalis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evagelos Kotsalis 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 | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,745 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 29.2% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evagelos Kotsalis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evagelos Kotsalis's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kotsalis usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kotsalis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kotsalis usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 77.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Evagelos Kotsalis's chess games
All 48 games by Evagelos Kotsalis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Polihronis Drakopoulos | 2,023 | ch-GRE U18 | C65 |
| Jun 2009 | Mihail Grigoriadis | 1,717 | ch-GRE U12 | B01 |
| Jun 2009 | Ioannis Poulopoulos | 1,685 | ch-GRE U12 | B01 |
| Apr 2022 | Petros Zonidis | 1,635 | chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki | C38 |
| Jul 2013 | Sotirios Tsouptsis | 1,596 | ch-GRE U16 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,762 |
| 6th Anogia Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,745 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 37th chT-GRE | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,732 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,544 |
| 1st Thessaloniki Aris CC Summer Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,324 |
| chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,813 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evagelos Kotsalis's chess games?
48 games by Evagelos Kotsalis, from Sep 2009 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 Evagelos Kotsalis has played.
What does Evagelos Kotsalis play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Evagelos Kotsalis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evagelos Kotsalis answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Evagelos Kotsalis play as White?
As White, Evagelos Kotsalis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evagelos Kotsalis play as Black?
As Black, Evagelos Kotsalis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Evagelos Kotsalis's FIDE rating?
Evagelos Kotsalis is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Evagelos Kotsalis played?
Our database contains 48 games by Evagelos Kotsalis, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evagelos Kotsalis?
48 games by Evagelos Kotsalis 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.