Prepare against Evgenios Ioannidis
GM · GRC · World #755 classical · FIDE ID 4229274
When preparing against Evgenios Ioannidis, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,584 games by Evgenios Ioannidis, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Evgenios Ioannidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgenios Ioannidis 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 | 2,478 | 2,521 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,446 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,428 | 2,443 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,584 | 790 | 348 | 446 | 49.9% |
| As White | 801 | 438 | 166 | 197 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 783 | 352 | 182 | 249 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgenios Ioannidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgenios Ioannidis's side.
First moves as White (801 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 564 | 70.4% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 137 | 17.1% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 53 | 6.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 5.9% | 56.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues c4 (71.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues e4 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ioannidis usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 46.9% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 118 | 29.6% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 48 | 12.0% | 67.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 5.3% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
Evgenios Ioannidis's chess games
All 1,584 games by Evgenios Ioannidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 790 wins, 348 draws, 446 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 119 | 74/27/18 | 62.2% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 31/6/12 | 63.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 48 | 26/10/12 | 54.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 48 | 24/10/14 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 45 | 22/8/15 | 48.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38 | 12/12/14 | 31.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 37 | 23/3/11 | 62.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 40/12/23 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 60 | 30/11/19 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 45 | 21/8/16 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Feb 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,698 | Chessable Masters Play-In | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,693 | European Rapid 2025 | C55 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | 4th Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | E21 |
| Jan 2023 | Anton Korobov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 319 | 177 | 2,385 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2013 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2009 | 22 | 16 | – |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,918 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2011 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2017 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,407 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lampros Giannoulakis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgenios Ioannidis's chess games?
1,584 games by Evgenios Ioannidis, from Apr 2009 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 Evgenios Ioannidis has played.
What does Evgenios Ioannidis play on the first move as White?
Across 801 games with White in our database, Evgenios Ioannidis opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgenios Ioannidis answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Evgenios Ioannidis play as White?
As White, Evgenios Ioannidis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (119 games, 62.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 63.3% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 801 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgenios Ioannidis play as Black?
As Black, Evgenios Ioannidis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (75 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 783 games.
What is Evgenios Ioannidis's FIDE rating?
Evgenios Ioannidis is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,428 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Evgenios Ioannidis played?
Our database contains 1,584 games by Evgenios Ioannidis, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 790 wins, 348 draws, 446 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgenios Ioannidis?
1,584 games by Evgenios Ioannidis 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.