Prepare against Ioannis Benakis
GRC · World #23,825 classical · FIDE ID 25858360
Our database contains 56 games by Ioannis Benakis, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Benakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Benakis 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 | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,790 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 7 | 31 | 32.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Benakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Benakis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| a3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Benakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Benakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Benakis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Benakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Benakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Benakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ioannis Benakis's chess games
All 56 games by Ioannis Benakis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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, 7 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nikolaos Zavrakidis | 2,049 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Stefanidi,M1 | 2,001 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikolaos Tsanas | 1,895 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | B08 |
| Jul 2026 | Eleni Psarianou | 1,753 | Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Team Blitz 3x3 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Konstantinos Vaggos | 1,717 | Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Team Blitz 3x3 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,461 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,288 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,154 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,486 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Team Blitz 3x3 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 998 |
| 1st Chania Theodorakis Memorial | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Benakis's chess games?
56 games by Ioannis Benakis, from Oct 2017 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 Ioannis Benakis has played.
What does Ioannis Benakis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ioannis Benakis opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Benakis answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Benakis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Benakis's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Benakis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Benakis most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ioannis Benakis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Benakis is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Benakis played?
Our database contains 56 games by Ioannis Benakis, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Benakis?
56 games by Ioannis Benakis 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.