Prepare against Fotis Tolias
GRC · World #45,370 classical · FIDE ID 4277961
When preparing against Fotis Tolias, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Fotis Tolias, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fotis Tolias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fotis Tolias 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 | 1,912 | 1,914 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,844 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 28.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fotis Tolias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fotis Tolias's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Tolias usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Tolias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tolias usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Tolias usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Fotis Tolias's chess games
All 60 games by Fotis Tolias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Timotheos Lirindzakis | 2,235 | 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | C47 |
| Jan 2011 | Panagiotis Eleftherakis | 1,562 | 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | A18 |
| Jan 2012 | Charalampos Anagnostakis | 1,529 | Heraklion SOI Open 4th | B21 |
| Aug 2017 | Pavlos Koutis | 1,515 | 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | B26 |
| Aug 2017 | Ilias Kozyris | 1,453 | 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,745 |
| Heraklion SOI Open 4th | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,602 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 2nd Anogia Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,823 |
| Iraklio SOI Open 7th | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,596 |
| 3rd Heraklion Open A | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,432 |
| 3rd Anogia Open | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1,778 |
| chT-Crete | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fotis Tolias's chess games?
60 games by Fotis Tolias, from Jul 2011 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 Fotis Tolias has played.
What does Fotis Tolias play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Fotis Tolias opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fotis Tolias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fotis Tolias play as White?
As White, Fotis Tolias's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fotis Tolias play as Black?
As Black, Fotis Tolias most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Fotis Tolias's FIDE rating?
Fotis Tolias is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (May 2026).
How many games has Fotis Tolias played?
Our database contains 60 games by Fotis Tolias, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fotis Tolias?
60 games by Fotis Tolias 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.