Prepare against Giorgos Baltzopoulos
GRC · World #25,152 classical · FIDE ID 4211120
When preparing against Giorgos Baltzopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 105 games by Giorgos Baltzopoulos, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgos Baltzopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgos Baltzopoulos 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 | 2,017 | 2,094 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,013 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,996 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 54 | 14 | 37 | 51.4% |
| As White | 54 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 6 | 21 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgos Baltzopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgos Baltzopoulos's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 31.5% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Baltzopoulos usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 61.3% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 38.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Giorgos Baltzopoulos's chess games
All 105 games by Giorgos Baltzopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 54 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Michelangelo Scalcione | 2,335 | 5th Roseto Open | D52 |
| Sep 2012 | Luciano Rosato | 2,229 | 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | A41 |
| Sep 2012 | Enrico Messina | 2,219 | 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | A58 |
| Jul 2015 | Angelo Auletta | 2,129 | Napoli Sociale Open | C78 |
| May 2015 | Fabio Buiano | 2,067 | Napoli Greco Memorial | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-Napoli Sociale | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Napoli Antica Scuola 2nd | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,965 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial A 6th | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| Napoli Greco Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgos Baltzopoulos's chess games?
105 games by Giorgos Baltzopoulos, from Jan 2005 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 Giorgos Baltzopoulos has played.
What does Giorgos Baltzopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Giorgos Baltzopoulos opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgos Baltzopoulos answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Giorgos Baltzopoulos play as White?
As White, Giorgos Baltzopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgos Baltzopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Giorgos Baltzopoulos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Giorgos Baltzopoulos's FIDE rating?
Giorgos Baltzopoulos is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Giorgos Baltzopoulos played?
Our database contains 105 games by Giorgos Baltzopoulos, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgos Baltzopoulos?
105 games by Giorgos Baltzopoulos 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.