Prepare against Hristos Zygouris
GRC · World #14,452 classical · FIDE ID 4200292
When preparing against Hristos Zygouris, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Hristos Zygouris, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hristos Zygouris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristos Zygouris 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 | 2,112 | 2,271 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,248 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,276 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 159 | 68 | 151 | 42.1% |
| As White | 182 | 86 | 34 | 62 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 196 | 73 | 34 | 89 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristos Zygouris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristos Zygouris's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 32.4% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 55 | 30.2% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 34 | 18.7% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 15.4% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 60.2% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zygouris usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 61.4% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.9% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 45.2% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 37.1% | 54.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 16.1% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Hristos Zygouris's chess games
All 378 games by Hristos Zygouris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 68 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Bozidar Ivanovic | 2,520 | Corfu Open | E33 |
| Aug 2013 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,511 | 3rd Isthmia Open | B30 |
| Jul 2013 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,473 | 41st chT-GRE | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,456 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
| Jan 2012 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,438 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,362 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
| Wch U16 | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Athens Akropolis Open | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,291 |
| Ikaria Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-GRE 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristos Zygouris's chess games?
378 games by Hristos Zygouris, from Apr 2003 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 Zygouris has played.
What does Hristos Zygouris play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Hristos Zygouris opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristos Zygouris answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Hristos Zygouris play as White?
As White, Hristos Zygouris's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristos Zygouris play as Black?
As Black, Hristos Zygouris most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Hristos Zygouris's FIDE rating?
Hristos Zygouris is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hristos Zygouris played?
Our database contains 378 games by Hristos Zygouris, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 68 draws, 151 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristos Zygouris?
378 games by Hristos Zygouris 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.