Prepare against Ioannis Giannopoulos
GRC · World #64,847 classical · FIDE ID 4227743
When preparing against Ioannis Giannopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 39 games by Ioannis Giannopoulos, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Giannopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Giannopoulos 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 | 1,839 | 1,881 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,786 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35.9% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Giannopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Giannopoulos's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Giannopoulos usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Giannopoulos usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Giannopoulos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Giannopoulos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Giannopoulos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Giannopoulos's chess games
All 39 games by Ioannis Giannopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Alexandros Tsironis | 1,998 | 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2013 | Aram Ter-gevorkian | 1,967 | 22nd Kavala Open | B11 |
| Feb 2021 | Diogenis Spathopoulos | 1,955 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | A43 |
| Feb 2021 | Dimitrios Fragiadakis | 1,943 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | A32 |
| Jan 2014 | Zoran Tsintsar | 1,835 | Thessaloniki White Tower A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
| 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 22nd Kavala Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,878 |
| 4th Thessaloniki Triandrias | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,960 |
| Thessaloniki White Tower A | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,955 |
| Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki CupT | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Giannopoulos's chess games?
39 games by Ioannis Giannopoulos, from Jul 2008 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 Giannopoulos has played.
What does Ioannis Giannopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ioannis Giannopoulos opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Giannopoulos answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Giannopoulos play as White?
As White, Ioannis Giannopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Giannopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Giannopoulos most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ioannis Giannopoulos's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Giannopoulos is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (May 2025).
How many games has Ioannis Giannopoulos played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ioannis Giannopoulos, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Giannopoulos?
39 games by Ioannis Giannopoulos 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.