Prepare against Hristos Vakalopoulos
GRC · World #69,444 classical · FIDE ID 4215320
When preparing against Hristos Vakalopoulos, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Hristos Vakalopoulos, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hristos Vakalopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristos Vakalopoulos 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 | 1,823 | 1,866 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 17.9% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristos Vakalopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristos Vakalopoulos's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 85.0% | 26.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 26.5% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Vakalopoulos usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vakalopoulos usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Vakalopoulos usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vakalopoulos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hristos Vakalopoulos's chess games
All 39 games by Hristos Vakalopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Spyridon Kefalas | 1,965 | ch-GRE U16 | A22 |
| Aug 2010 | Frantisek Lasek | 1,876 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D38 |
| Aug 2024 | Petros Bokias | 1,709 | 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Demir Sarin | 1,696 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | A13 |
| Aug 2024 | Stefanos Balaskas | 1,619 | 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,831 |
| 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,795 |
| 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,805 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,614 |
| Thessaloniki Kalamaria Open 2nd | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
| 15th Kavala Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristos Vakalopoulos's chess games?
39 games by Hristos Vakalopoulos, from Apr 2006 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 Hristos Vakalopoulos has played.
What does Hristos Vakalopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hristos Vakalopoulos opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristos Vakalopoulos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hristos Vakalopoulos play as White?
As White, Hristos Vakalopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristos Vakalopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Hristos Vakalopoulos most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Hristos Vakalopoulos's FIDE rating?
Hristos Vakalopoulos is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Hristos Vakalopoulos played?
Our database contains 39 games by Hristos Vakalopoulos, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristos Vakalopoulos?
39 games by Hristos Vakalopoulos 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.