Prepare against Hristoforos Nemtsas
GRC · World #24,051 classical · FIDE ID 4217004
When preparing against Hristoforos Nemtsas, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Hristoforos Nemtsas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hristoforos Nemtsas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristoforos Nemtsas 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 | 2,025 | 2,033 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,909 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,888 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 93 | 27 | 120 | 38.8% |
| As White | 122 | 54 | 13 | 55 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 39 | 14 | 65 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristoforos Nemtsas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristoforos Nemtsas's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 95.1% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nemtsas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 86.0% | 34.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Hristoforos Nemtsas's chess games
All 240 games by Hristoforos Nemtsas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 93 wins, 27 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 9/1/15 | 36.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/2/18 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,248 | 21st Nikaia Open | D07 |
| Jun 2011 | Hristos Zygouris | 2,247 | 9th Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open | B53 |
| Mar 2013 | Panagiotis Koutoukidis | 2,213 | Ambelokipi Open 133th | A08 |
| Aug 2026 | Apostolos Palaiologou | 2,201 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group A | A57 |
| Aug 2017 | Dimitrios Loutragotis | 2,194 | 25th Nikaia Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens ChessSquare Celebration Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,906 |
| 6th Petroupoli Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,673 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| 12th Athens Papanastasio Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,728 |
| 21st Nikaia Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| 137th Ambelokipi Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| New Year's Eve 2026 Irakleio | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Athens ChessSquare Autumn Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristoforos Nemtsas's chess games?
240 games by Hristoforos Nemtsas, from Oct 2006 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 Hristoforos Nemtsas has played.
What does Hristoforos Nemtsas play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Hristoforos Nemtsas opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristoforos Nemtsas answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hristoforos Nemtsas play as White?
As White, Hristoforos Nemtsas's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristoforos Nemtsas play as Black?
As Black, Hristoforos Nemtsas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Hristoforos Nemtsas's FIDE rating?
Hristoforos Nemtsas is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (May 2025).
How many games has Hristoforos Nemtsas played?
Our database contains 240 games by Hristoforos Nemtsas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 27 draws, 120 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristoforos Nemtsas?
240 games by Hristoforos Nemtsas 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.