Prepare against Ilias Pitsakis
GRC · World #17,173 classical · FIDE ID 42104190
When preparing against Ilias Pitsakis, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 112 games by Ilias Pitsakis, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Pitsakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Pitsakis 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 | 2,084 | 2,084 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,013 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 51 | 23 | 38 | 45.5% |
| As White | 57 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Pitsakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Pitsakis's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 87.7% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Pitsakis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Ilias Pitsakis's chess games
All 112 games by Ilias Pitsakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jennifer Yu | 2,335 | 35th Kavala Open 2026 | D35 |
| Aug 2026 | Ioannis Ergazakis | 2,277 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Anastasios Pavlidis | 2,262 | 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | E68 |
| Aug 2026 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,152 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | E11 |
| Jun 2025 | Filippos Oikonomopoulos | 2,136 | 27th Iraklio Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,708 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,461 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,967 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,364 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,504 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,131 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Pitsakis's chess games?
112 games by Ilias Pitsakis, from Apr 2019 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 Ilias Pitsakis has played.
What does Ilias Pitsakis play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Ilias Pitsakis opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Pitsakis answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ilias Pitsakis play as White?
As White, Ilias Pitsakis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Pitsakis play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Pitsakis most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ilias Pitsakis's FIDE rating?
Ilias Pitsakis is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ilias Pitsakis played?
Our database contains 112 games by Ilias Pitsakis, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Pitsakis?
112 games by Ilias Pitsakis 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.