Prepare against Georgios Finokaliotis
GRC · World #13,436 classical · FIDE ID 4217144
When preparing against Georgios Finokaliotis, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 97 games by Georgios Finokaliotis, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Finokaliotis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Finokaliotis 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 | 2,123 | 2,146 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,154 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,180 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 30 | 36 | 32.0% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Finokaliotis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Finokaliotis's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 60.0% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Finokaliotis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 48.5% | 21.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Georgios Finokaliotis's chess games
All 97 games by Georgios Finokaliotis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,279 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A14 |
| Jul 2021 | Kostantinos Georgiou | 2,250 | 44th Aegean Open | D26 |
| Jul 2010 | Alexandros Iskos | 2,112 | 33rd Aegean Open | B47 |
| Jun 2025 | Loukas Papadimitriou | 2,085 | 27th Iraklio Open | E12 |
| Aug 2012 | Dimitrios Vazelakis | 1,926 | Athens Open 08 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 44th Aegean Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| 27th Iraklio Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,304 |
| 37th Aegean Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| 136th Ambelokipi Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 28th Nikaia Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 10th Heraclion Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Finokaliotis's chess games?
97 games by Georgios Finokaliotis, from Oct 2006 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 Georgios Finokaliotis has played.
What does Georgios Finokaliotis play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Georgios Finokaliotis opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Finokaliotis answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Georgios Finokaliotis play as White?
As White, Georgios Finokaliotis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Finokaliotis play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Finokaliotis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Georgios Finokaliotis's FIDE rating?
Georgios Finokaliotis is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Georgios Finokaliotis played?
Our database contains 97 games by Georgios Finokaliotis, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Finokaliotis?
97 games by Georgios Finokaliotis 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.