Prepare against Grigorios Giannoulis
GRC · World #39,026 classical · FIDE ID 25895192
Our database contains 122 games by Grigorios Giannoulis, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigorios Giannoulis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigorios Giannoulis 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 | 1,940 | 1,984 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,971 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 59 | 25 | 38 | 48.4% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 14 | 16 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 26 | 11 | 22 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigorios Giannoulis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigorios Giannoulis's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 90.5% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 46.2% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Grigorios Giannoulis's chess games
All 122 games by Grigorios Giannoulis in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 59 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Spiridon Nikolaou | 2,175 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | B07 |
| Jan 2023 | Victor Stefan | 2,058 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | B32 |
| Jun 2023 | Spyros Hartofylakas | 2,019 | Athens Iraklion Open 25th | C09 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis | 1,920 | chT-GRE 50th | B28 |
| Jun 2024 | Ilias Balafoutis | 1,836 | ch-GRE U16 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,576 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,537 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,361 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gym-B | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,797 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,300 |
| ch-GRE South U12 | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,647 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigorios Giannoulis's chess games?
122 games by Grigorios Giannoulis, from Dec 2017 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 Grigorios Giannoulis has played.
What does Grigorios Giannoulis play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Grigorios Giannoulis opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigorios Giannoulis answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Grigorios Giannoulis play as White?
As White, Grigorios Giannoulis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigorios Giannoulis play as Black?
As Black, Grigorios Giannoulis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Grigorios Giannoulis's FIDE rating?
Grigorios Giannoulis is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Grigorios Giannoulis played?
Our database contains 122 games by Grigorios Giannoulis, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigorios Giannoulis?
122 games by Grigorios Giannoulis 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.