Prepare against Gerasimos Giahos
GRC · World #23,916 classical · FIDE ID 4221230
Our database contains 38 games by Gerasimos Giahos, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerasimos Giahos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerasimos Giahos 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 | 2,026 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 44.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Giahos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Giahos usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giahos usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Giahos usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Giahos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Giahos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Gerasimos Giahos's chess games
All 38 games by Gerasimos Giahos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Keith C Arkell | 2,382 | ch-GBR Online | B15 |
| Aug 2021 | Yichen Han | 2,307 | ch-GBR Online | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,259 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | C67 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew J Payne | 2,096 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | C05 |
| Jan 2024 | Francis Rayner | 2,035 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,261 |
| Kerkyra Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerasimos Giahos's chess games?
38 games by Gerasimos Giahos, from Sep 2023 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 Gerasimos Giahos has played.
What does Gerasimos Giahos play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Gerasimos Giahos opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerasimos Giahos answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Gerasimos Giahos play as White?
As White, Gerasimos Giahos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerasimos Giahos play as Black?
As Black, Gerasimos Giahos most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gerasimos Giahos's FIDE rating?
Gerasimos Giahos is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gerasimos Giahos played?
Our database contains 38 games by Gerasimos Giahos, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerasimos Giahos?
38 games by Gerasimos Giahos 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.