Prepare against Ilias Balafoutis
GRC · World #62,215 classical · FIDE ID 25858173
When preparing against Ilias Balafoutis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ilias Balafoutis, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Balafoutis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Balafoutis 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 | 1,848 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,787 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,871 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Balafoutis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Balafoutis's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Balafoutis usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Balafoutis usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Ilias Balafoutis's chess games
All 41 games by Ilias Balafoutis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Antonios Exarchos | 1,981 | Round 9: Exarchos, Antonios - Balafoutis, Ilias | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Dimitrios Triantafyllakis | 1,961 | ch-GRE U16 | B28 |
| Mar 2024 | Spyridon Kyparissopoulos | 1,905 | 7th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | B49 |
| Mar 2024 | Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis | 1,892 | 7th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | A62 |
| Jun 2024 | Georgios I Drivas | 1,680 | ch-GRE U16 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 1,758 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 1,347 |
| 7th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,499 |
| Round 9: Exarchos, Antonios - Balafoutis, Ilias | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,381 |
| Round 6: Turk, Talha Gunes - Balafoutis, Ilias | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,413 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Balafoutis's chess games?
41 games by Ilias Balafoutis, from Oct 2016 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 Ilias Balafoutis has played.
What does Ilias Balafoutis play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ilias Balafoutis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Balafoutis answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilias Balafoutis play as White?
As White, Ilias Balafoutis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Balafoutis play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Balafoutis most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ilias Balafoutis's FIDE rating?
Ilias Balafoutis is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ilias Balafoutis played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ilias Balafoutis, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Balafoutis?
41 games by Ilias Balafoutis 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.