Prepare against Georgios Nikolaidis
GRC · World #98,867 classical · FIDE ID 4216431
When preparing against Georgios Nikolaidis, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 74 games by Georgios Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Nikolaidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Nikolaidis 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 | 1,733 | 1,957 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,882 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 10 | 39 | 33.8% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Nikolaidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Nikolaidis's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 37.1% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Georgios Nikolaidis's chess games
All 74 games by Georgios Nikolaidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Dimitrios Galanos | 2,147 | chT-Pagrati CC | E04 |
| Mar 2010 | Laertis Klimis | 2,058 | 5th Athens Smaok Open | C00 |
| Sep 2005 | Dimitrios Kosmas-Lekkas | 1,996 | 65th Ambelokipi Open | B24 |
| Jan 2013 | Georgios Ntatsis | 1,980 | 19th Athens Smaok Open | C42 |
| Feb 2011 | Mihail Prevenios | 1,979 | Athens Smaok 1900+ Open 9th | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Athens Smaok | 2012 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,710 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
| 1st Athens Smaok Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| chT-Pagrati CC | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,118 |
| 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1,560 |
| 19th Athens Smaok Open | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Nikolaidis's chess games?
74 games by Georgios Nikolaidis, from Apr 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 Nikolaidis has played.
What does Georgios Nikolaidis play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Georgios Nikolaidis opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Nikolaidis answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Georgios Nikolaidis play as White?
As White, Georgios Nikolaidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Nikolaidis play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Nikolaidis most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Georgios Nikolaidis's FIDE rating?
Georgios Nikolaidis is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Georgios Nikolaidis played?
Our database contains 74 games by Georgios Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Nikolaidis?
74 games by Georgios Nikolaidis 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.