Prepare against Ilias Giannoulis
GRC · World #72,700 classical · FIDE ID 4254244
When preparing against Ilias Giannoulis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ilias Giannoulis, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Giannoulis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Giannoulis 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 | 1,812 | 1,941 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,876 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,887 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 43.9% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Giannoulis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Giannoulis's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Giannoulis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ilias Giannoulis's chess games
All 41 games by Ilias Giannoulis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Konstantinos Nikolakis | 1,559 | 2nd July Rapid Chess Square 2026 | B15 |
| Feb 2021 | Dimosthenis Karanasios | 1,329 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | C01 |
| Feb 2021 | Konstantinos Mouridis | 1,326 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | B01 |
| Feb 2021 | Ioannis Antoniou Tragoudas | 1,320 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | A25 |
| Feb 2021 | Ioannis Kiryttopoulos | 1,318 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,375 |
| Patras Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,438 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,288 |
| ch-GRE ESSPEP | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,081 |
| 11th Pyrgos Rapid Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,566 |
| 2nd July Rapid Chess Square 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,959 |
| chT-ESSPEP | 2010 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2nd Isthmia Open A | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Giannoulis's chess games?
41 games by Ilias Giannoulis, from Sep 2011 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 Giannoulis has played.
What does Ilias Giannoulis play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ilias Giannoulis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Giannoulis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilias Giannoulis play as White?
As White, Ilias Giannoulis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Giannoulis play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Giannoulis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ilias Giannoulis's FIDE rating?
Ilias Giannoulis is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Ilias Giannoulis played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ilias Giannoulis, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Giannoulis?
41 games by Ilias Giannoulis 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.