Prepare against Georgios Ketzetzis
FM · GRC · World #5,300 classical · FIDE ID 4215206
Our database contains 467 games by Georgios Ketzetzis, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Ketzetzis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Ketzetzis 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 | 2,265 | 2,336 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,241 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 203 | 63 | 201 | 43.5% |
| As White | 227 | 103 | 29 | 95 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 240 | 100 | 34 | 106 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Ketzetzis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Ketzetzis's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 98.7% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ketzetzis usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ketzetzis usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ketzetzis usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ketzetzis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 59 | 51.8% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 49 | 43.0% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 75.9% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Georgios Ketzetzis's chess games
All 467 games by Georgios Ketzetzis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 203 wins, 63 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 25/4/18 | 53.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 38 | 14/7/17 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,620 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B90 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| Sep 2025 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,524 | Titled Tue | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 183 | 86 | 2,235 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 56 | 27 | 2,285 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2004 | 14 | 9 | 1,778 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2008 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| 18th EU-ch U16 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| 17th ch-EU U16 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
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Where can I find Georgios Ketzetzis's chess games?
467 games by Georgios Ketzetzis, from Oct 2005 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 Ketzetzis has played.
What does Georgios Ketzetzis play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Georgios Ketzetzis opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Ketzetzis answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Georgios Ketzetzis play as White?
As White, Georgios Ketzetzis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Ketzetzis play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Ketzetzis most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 68.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Georgios Ketzetzis's FIDE rating?
Georgios Ketzetzis is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Georgios Ketzetzis played?
Our database contains 467 games by Georgios Ketzetzis, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 63 draws, 201 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Ketzetzis?
467 games by Georgios Ketzetzis 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.