Prepare against Georgios Rafail Mantazis
GRC · World #10,320 classical · FIDE ID 42122570
When preparing against Georgios Rafail Mantazis, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Georgios Rafail Mantazis, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Rafail Mantazis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Rafail Mantazis 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 | 2,166 | 2,166 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,114 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,163 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 63 | 32 | 65 | 39.4% |
| As White | 79 | 36 | 16 | 27 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 27 | 16 | 38 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Rafail Mantazis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Rafail Mantazis's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 91.1% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| a4 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mantazis usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mantazis usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mantazis usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mantazis usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 88.9% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 59.4% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
Georgios Rafail Mantazis's chess games
All 160 games by Georgios Rafail Mantazis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 63 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Antonios Kalogridis | 2,403 | 46th White Tower Open A | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Irina Krush | 2,401 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | B53 |
| Jul 2026 | Michail Vassis | 2,353 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | C70 |
| Aug 2026 | Nithin Babu | 2,315 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | C80 |
| Aug 2025 | Sevastianos Papadogiannis | 2,278 | 7th SKG Open | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,773 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Rafail Mantazis's chess games?
160 games by Georgios Rafail Mantazis, from Oct 2019 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 Rafail Mantazis has played.
What does Georgios Rafail Mantazis play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Georgios Rafail Mantazis opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.a4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Rafail Mantazis answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Georgios Rafail Mantazis play as White?
As White, Georgios Rafail Mantazis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Rafail Mantazis play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Rafail Mantazis most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Georgios Rafail Mantazis's FIDE rating?
Georgios Rafail Mantazis is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Georgios Rafail Mantazis played?
Our database contains 160 games by Georgios Rafail Mantazis, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Rafail Mantazis?
160 games by Georgios Rafail Mantazis 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.