Prepare against Gerasimos Malataras
GRC · World #29,631 classical · FIDE ID 4278674
Our database contains 122 games by Gerasimos Malataras, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerasimos Malataras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerasimos Malataras 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 | 1,988 | 2,015 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 51 | 26 | 45 | 41.8% |
| As White | 58 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 69.0% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Malataras usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Malataras usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Malataras usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Malataras usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Malataras usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Malataras usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 72.3% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Gerasimos Malataras's chess games
All 122 games by Gerasimos Malataras in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 51 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Nikolaos Georgakopoulos | 2,327 | 1st Patras Finest Rapid | A49 |
| Aug 2019 | Dimitrios Katopodis | 2,281 | 8th Anogia Open | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Konstantinos Stoumbos | 2,223 | 8th Anogia Open | E92 |
| Mar 2018 | Christos Krallis | 2,198 | chT-GRE Schools Gymnasia 16th | C06 |
| Jul 2023 | Rudi Knors | 2,042 | Aegean Open 46th | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2015 | 16 | 9 | 1,531 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia-C 30th | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,940 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,362 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,696 |
| Aegean Open 46th | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerasimos Malataras's chess games?
122 games by Gerasimos Malataras, from Mar 2012 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 Gerasimos Malataras has played.
What does Gerasimos Malataras play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Gerasimos Malataras opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerasimos Malataras answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerasimos Malataras play as White?
As White, Gerasimos Malataras's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerasimos Malataras play as Black?
As Black, Gerasimos Malataras most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Gerasimos Malataras's FIDE rating?
Gerasimos Malataras is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Gerasimos Malataras played?
Our database contains 122 games by Gerasimos Malataras, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerasimos Malataras?
122 games by Gerasimos Malataras 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.