Prepare against Ioanis Lentzos
CM · GRC · World #10,551 classical · FIDE ID 4255470
When preparing against Ioanis Lentzos, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Ioanis Lentzos, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioanis Lentzos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioanis Lentzos 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 | 2,162 | 2,162 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,035 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 107 | 71 | 92 | 39.6% |
| As White | 137 | 57 | 32 | 48 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 50 | 39 | 44 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioanis Lentzos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioanis Lentzos's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 45 | 32.8% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 39 | 28.5% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lentzos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 54.4% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 22 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 11.8% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.1% | 72.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 17.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Ioanis Lentzos's chess games
All 270 games by Ioanis Lentzos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 107 wins, 71 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Richard A Bates | 2,397 | 16th Coventry 4NCL Open A | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,369 | Guildford FIDE Open | A13 |
| Jan 2025 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,369 | 4NCL 2024-25 | A35 |
| Jul 2016 | William Claridge-Hansen | 2,299 | 103rd ch-GBR | B01 |
| Aug 2022 | John R Richardson | 2,296 | 108th ch-GBR | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,266 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,665 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,152 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioanis Lentzos's chess games?
270 games by Ioanis Lentzos, from Jan 2011 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 Ioanis Lentzos has played.
What does Ioanis Lentzos play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Ioanis Lentzos opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioanis Lentzos answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ioanis Lentzos play as White?
As White, Ioanis Lentzos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioanis Lentzos play as Black?
As Black, Ioanis Lentzos most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Ioanis Lentzos's FIDE rating?
Ioanis Lentzos is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ioanis Lentzos played?
Our database contains 270 games by Ioanis Lentzos, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 71 draws, 92 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioanis Lentzos?
270 games by Ioanis Lentzos 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.