Prepare against Georgios Gkogkolas
GRC · World #35,021 classical · FIDE ID 25863509
When preparing against Georgios Gkogkolas, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 73 games by Georgios Gkogkolas, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Gkogkolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Gkogkolas 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 | 1,959 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,651 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 31 | 16 | 26 | 42.5% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Gkogkolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Gkogkolas's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gkogkolas usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gkogkolas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gkogkolas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gkogkolas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Georgios Gkogkolas's chess games
All 73 games by Georgios Gkogkolas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Aug 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, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Emmanouil Koutsantonakis | 1,897 | 46th White Tower Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Niklas Johann Kirn | 1,895 | Round 4: Kirn, Niklas Johann - Gkogkolas, Georgios | D01 |
| Apr 2026 | Dimitra Alexandri | 1,885 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Burak Alp Mutlu | 1,884 | Round 9: Gkogkolas, Georgios - Mutlu, Burak Alp | B45 |
| Apr 2026 | Konstantinos Bakalis | 1,858 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U08 | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,167 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,845 |
| 17th Kalamaria Open B | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,289 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,434 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,515 |
| 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Gkogkolas's chess games?
73 games by Georgios Gkogkolas, from Dec 2016 to Aug 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 Gkogkolas has played.
What does Georgios Gkogkolas play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Georgios Gkogkolas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Gkogkolas answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Georgios Gkogkolas play as White?
As White, Georgios Gkogkolas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Gkogkolas play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Gkogkolas most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Georgios Gkogkolas's FIDE rating?
Georgios Gkogkolas is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Georgios Gkogkolas played?
Our database contains 73 games by Georgios Gkogkolas, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Gkogkolas?
73 games by Georgios Gkogkolas 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.