Prepare against Hristos Gitsis
GRC · World #35,796 classical · FIDE ID 4208242
Our database contains 71 games by Hristos Gitsis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hristos Gitsis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristos Gitsis 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 | 1,955 | 2,090 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 2,052 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,042 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 32 | 14 | 25 | 45.1% |
| As White | 37 | 21 | 4 | 12 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 83.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gitsis usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gitsis usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gitsis usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gitsis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hristos Gitsis's chess games
All 71 games by Hristos Gitsis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Georgios Tzintzios | 2,168 | chT-Thessalias | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Konstantinos Kagas | 2,166 | 74th Ambelokipi Open | D36 |
| Jan 2007 | Asterios Skodras | 2,025 | chT-Thessalias | E20 |
| Jun 2008 | Spyridon Girvalakis | 2,014 | Athens Open | E11 |
| Jun 2008 | Theodoros Sideris | 2,013 | Athens Open | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 4th Anogia Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,961 |
| 32nd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Athens Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,048 |
| 74th Ambelokipi Open | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,437 |
| ch-Lamia ESSKE | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristos Gitsis's chess games?
71 games by Hristos Gitsis, from Apr 2003 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 Hristos Gitsis has played.
What does Hristos Gitsis play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Hristos Gitsis opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristos Gitsis answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hristos Gitsis play as White?
As White, Hristos Gitsis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristos Gitsis play as Black?
As Black, Hristos Gitsis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Hristos Gitsis's FIDE rating?
Hristos Gitsis is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Hristos Gitsis played?
Our database contains 71 games by Hristos Gitsis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristos Gitsis?
71 games by Hristos Gitsis 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.