Prepare against Georgios Nikolaou
FM · GRC · World #11,384 classical · FIDE ID 4203801
When preparing against Georgios Nikolaou, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 636 games by Georgios Nikolaou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Nikolaou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Nikolaou 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 | 2,149 | 2,337 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,348 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,279 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 636 | 331 | 168 | 137 | 52.0% |
| As White | 325 | 178 | 88 | 59 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 311 | 153 | 80 | 78 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Nikolaou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Nikolaou's side.
First moves as White (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 163 | 50.2% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 146 | 44.9% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.8% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 98.7% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 99.0% | 57.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Georgios Nikolaou's chess games
All 636 games by Georgios Nikolaou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 331 wins, 168 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 51 | 27/15/9 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 43 | 23/11/9 | 53.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 40 | 24/7/9 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 40 | 29/8/3 | 72.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 54 | 25/16/13 | 46.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,530 | ch-GRE 61st | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,484 | 19th Albena Open | B75 |
| Aug 2012 | Shota Azaladze | 2,466 | 2nd Isthmia Open A | E62 |
| May 2015 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,458 | Attica CupT Final | E01 |
| Jul 2004 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,428 | 7th Korinthos Open | E89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,309 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,256 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,311 |
| ch-GRE 62nd | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2,206 |
| 9th Ef Agonizesthai Rapid Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,174 |
| 23rd Nikaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Theodoros Sideris (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Nikolaou's chess games?
636 games by Georgios Nikolaou, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolaou has played.
What does Georgios Nikolaou play on the first move as White?
Across 325 games with White in our database, Georgios Nikolaou opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Nikolaou answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Georgios Nikolaou play as White?
As White, Georgios Nikolaou's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (51 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 325 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Nikolaou play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Nikolaou most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (32 games, 53.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (22 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 311 games.
What is Georgios Nikolaou's FIDE rating?
Georgios Nikolaou is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Georgios Nikolaou played?
Our database contains 636 games by Georgios Nikolaou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 168 draws, 137 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Nikolaou?
636 games by Georgios Nikolaou 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.