Prepare against Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis
GRC · World #49,410 classical · FIDE ID 42157226
When preparing against Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis 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 | 1,896 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,713 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,742 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 54.5% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Karvountzis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Karvountzis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Karvountzis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Karvountzis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's chess games
All 33 games by Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hristos Zygouris | 2,090 | 20th Open Grand Prix 2026, by SOXalandriou | Rapid | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Marios Konstantinos Skodras | 1,968 | ch-GRE U14 | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Spyridon Spiliotopoulos | 1,807 | Attica Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Open U16 | B28 |
| Jan 2026 | Stefanos Tsomidis | 1,775 | Attica Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Open U16 | C56 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexis Ioannis Rouchotas | 1,692 | Attica Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Open U16 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,726 |
| 16th Athens PAO CC-ch | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 6th U1800 Standard Tournament 2026, by SOXalandriou (A Group) | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| Attica Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,973 |
| chT-GRE 50th | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,312 |
| 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,792 |
| 20th Open Grand Prix 2026, by SOXalandriou | Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,622 |
| 20th Open Grand Prix 2026, by SOXalandriou | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's chess games?
33 games by Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis, from Jun 2023 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 Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis has played.
What does Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis?
33 games by Ioannis Chrysostomos Karvountzis 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.