Prepare against Haralambos Tsakiris
FM · GRC · World #11,845 classical · FIDE ID 4223314
When preparing against Haralambos Tsakiris, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Haralambos Tsakiris, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Haralambos Tsakiris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haralambos Tsakiris 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 | 2,144 | 2,298 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,225 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,175 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 118 | 80 | 128 | 36.2% |
| As White | 155 | 60 | 40 | 55 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 58 | 40 | 73 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haralambos Tsakiris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haralambos Tsakiris's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 81.9% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 12.3% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tsakiris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 43.2% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 30 | 40.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 10.8% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 53.4% | 46.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.0% | 22.7% |
Haralambos Tsakiris's chess games
All 326 games by Haralambos Tsakiris in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 118 wins, 80 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Jakov Geller | 2,488 | 25th Kavala Open | D31 |
| Aug 2018 | Novak Pezelj | 2,483 | 27th Kavala Open | D07 |
| Aug 2023 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,446 | chT-GRE 50th | E46 |
| Jul 2014 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,426 | 7th Paleochora Open | A19 |
| Aug 2025 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 75 | 29 | 2,169 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2014 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2012 | 15 | 9 | 1,960 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,072 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,793 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,831 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,933 |
| 1st Heraklion Capablanca Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haralambos Tsakiris's chess games?
326 games by Haralambos Tsakiris, from Oct 2007 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 Haralambos Tsakiris has played.
What does Haralambos Tsakiris play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Haralambos Tsakiris opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haralambos Tsakiris answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Haralambos Tsakiris play as White?
As White, Haralambos Tsakiris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haralambos Tsakiris play as Black?
As Black, Haralambos Tsakiris most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Haralambos Tsakiris's FIDE rating?
Haralambos Tsakiris is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Haralambos Tsakiris played?
Our database contains 326 games by Haralambos Tsakiris, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 80 draws, 128 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haralambos Tsakiris?
326 games by Haralambos Tsakiris 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.