Prepare against Georgios Poulos
GRC · World #28,527 classical · FIDE ID 4209389
When preparing against Georgios Poulos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Georgios Poulos, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Poulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Poulos 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 | 1,995 | 2,131 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 2,073 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,043 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 106 | 30 | 95 | 45.9% |
| As White | 121 | 56 | 11 | 54 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 110 | 50 | 19 | 41 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Poulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Poulos's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Poulos usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Poulos usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Poulos usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Georgios Poulos's chess games
All 231 games by Georgios Poulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 30 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 3/2/16 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Eric De Haan | 2,349 | 32nd Aegean Open | B44 |
| Sep 2004 | Ilarion Symeonidis | 2,306 | Kallithea Open | B56 |
| Sep 2026 | Anastasios Vassis | 2,240 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | A10 |
| Jun 2017 | Georgios Nikolaou | 2,240 | Ambelokipi Open 164th | B44 |
| Jul 2005 | Robert Draci | 2,231 | 28th Aegean Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,725 |
| 31st Nikaia Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 24th Athens Acropolis Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 1st ch-GRE Univ Students online | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,763 |
| 9th Heraklio Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 12th Athens Siaperas Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 162nd Ambelokipi Open | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Poulos's chess games?
231 games by Georgios Poulos, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Poulos has played.
What does Georgios Poulos play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Georgios Poulos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Poulos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Georgios Poulos play as White?
As White, Georgios Poulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Poulos play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Poulos most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Georgios Poulos's FIDE rating?
Georgios Poulos is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Georgios Poulos played?
Our database contains 231 games by Georgios Poulos, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 30 draws, 95 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Poulos?
231 games by Georgios Poulos 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.