Prepare against Ilias Zacharakis
GRC · World #82,336 classical · FIDE ID 42147298
When preparing against Ilias Zacharakis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ilias Zacharakis, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Zacharakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Zacharakis 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 | 1,782 | 1,782 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,765 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,640 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Zacharakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Zacharakis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Zacharakis usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Zacharakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Zacharakis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Ilias Zacharakis's chess games
All 31 games by Ilias Zacharakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Iasonas Bartzos | 1,941 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Panagiotis Arg Sidiropoulos | 1,713 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Ioannis Kalonomos | 1,670 | ch-GRE U10 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Iraklis Mekolli | 1,612 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | C44 |
| Jun 2025 | Athanasios Tsarouchas | 1,610 | 52nd chT-GRE | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,292 |
| Attica Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Open U12 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,807 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,623 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 752 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,632 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1,943 |
| 12th Open Rapid Tournament 2026, by SOXalandriou | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Zacharakis's chess games?
31 games by Ilias Zacharakis, from Jan 2024 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 Zacharakis has played.
What does Ilias Zacharakis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ilias Zacharakis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Zacharakis answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ilias Zacharakis play as White?
As White, Ilias Zacharakis's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Zacharakis play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Zacharakis most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ilias Zacharakis's FIDE rating?
Ilias Zacharakis is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ilias Zacharakis played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ilias Zacharakis, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Zacharakis?
31 games by Ilias Zacharakis 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.