Prepare against Grigorios Vardakas
GRC · World #14,561 classical · FIDE ID 4264843
Our database contains 262 games by Grigorios Vardakas, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Grigorios Vardakas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigorios Vardakas 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 | 2,110 | 2,173 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,111 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,082 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 92 | 90 | 80 | 35.1% |
| As White | 132 | 49 | 45 | 38 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 130 | 43 | 45 | 42 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigorios Vardakas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigorios Vardakas's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 46.2% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 58 | 43.9% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.8% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 39.5% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Grigorios Vardakas's chess games
All 262 games by Grigorios Vardakas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 92 wins, 90 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Abrahamyan,T | 2,365 | 35th Kavala Open 2026 | C55 |
| May 2026 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,322 | Team Cup of Central and Western Macedonia - Final Four | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Lampros Giannoulakis | 2,272 | 9th Vardaris Open 2026 | C47 |
| Feb 2022 | Dejan Tasev | 2,272 | Novi Sad Mix Putnik 20 | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Andreas Chatzieleftheriou | 2,258 | chT-GRE U16 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,906 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,635 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,899 |
| chT2-FRM | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| Novi Sad Mix Putnik 20 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-GRE U18 23rd | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigorios Vardakas's chess games?
262 games by Grigorios Vardakas, from Feb 2013 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 Grigorios Vardakas has played.
What does Grigorios Vardakas play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Grigorios Vardakas opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigorios Vardakas answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Grigorios Vardakas play as White?
As White, Grigorios Vardakas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigorios Vardakas play as Black?
As Black, Grigorios Vardakas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Grigorios Vardakas's FIDE rating?
Grigorios Vardakas is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Grigorios Vardakas played?
Our database contains 262 games by Grigorios Vardakas, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 90 draws, 80 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigorios Vardakas?
262 games by Grigorios Vardakas 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.