Prepare against Ioannis Aftsoglou
GRC · World #45,129 classical · FIDE ID 4203968
When preparing against Ioannis Aftsoglou, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 101 games by Ioannis Aftsoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Aftsoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Aftsoglou 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 | 1,913 | 2,261 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,108 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,111 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 34 | 24 | 43 | 33.7% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Aftsoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Aftsoglou's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 60.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 27.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.9% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Aftsoglou usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Ioannis Aftsoglou's chess games
All 101 games by Ioannis Aftsoglou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,495 | 13th Kavala Open | A56 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,480 | 33rd Aegean Open | B50 |
| Jan 2000 | Nikolaos Kalesis | 2,434 | Patras Open | B80 |
| Oct 2000 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,386 | ch-GRE | B47 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexandre Vuilleumier | 2,374 | 20th Kavala Open | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,438 |
| 32nd chT-GRE | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Patras Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| 10th Kavala Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,528 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Aftsoglou's chess games?
101 games by Ioannis Aftsoglou, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ioannis Aftsoglou has played.
What does Ioannis Aftsoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ioannis Aftsoglou opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Aftsoglou answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Aftsoglou play as White?
As White, Ioannis Aftsoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Aftsoglou play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Aftsoglou most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ioannis Aftsoglou's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Aftsoglou is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ioannis Aftsoglou played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ioannis Aftsoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Aftsoglou?
101 games by Ioannis Aftsoglou 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.