Prepare against Giannis Ter-Gevorkian
GRC · World #42,056 classical · FIDE ID 4297016
When preparing against Giannis Ter-Gevorkian, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 94 games by Giannis Ter-Gevorkian, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giannis Ter-Gevorkian 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,006 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,981 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 48 | 6 | 40 | 51.1% |
| As White | 46 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 71.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Ter-Gevorkian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's chess games
All 94 games by Giannis Ter-Gevorkian in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 48 wins, 6 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Lampros Giannoulakis | 2,318 | Aegean Open | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Anastasios Georgiadis | 2,300 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | A04 |
| Feb 2021 | Ekaterini Pavlidou | 2,147 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | E70 |
| Sep 2023 | Sokratis Gekas | 2,112 | Athens Papanastasio Open 13th | A07 |
| Apr 2021 | Ludovic Staub | 2,105 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 12 | 1,702 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,762 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,551 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,082 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,600 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| Athens Papanastasio Open 13th | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Aegean Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's chess games?
94 games by Giannis Ter-Gevorkian, from Nov 2013 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 Giannis Ter-Gevorkian has played.
What does Giannis Ter-Gevorkian play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Giannis Ter-Gevorkian opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giannis Ter-Gevorkian answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Giannis Ter-Gevorkian play as White?
As White, Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giannis Ter-Gevorkian play as Black?
As Black, Giannis Ter-Gevorkian most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Giannis Ter-Gevorkian's FIDE rating?
Giannis Ter-Gevorkian is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Giannis Ter-Gevorkian played?
Our database contains 94 games by Giannis Ter-Gevorkian, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 6 draws, 40 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giannis Ter-Gevorkian?
94 games by Giannis Ter-Gevorkian 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.