Prepare against Ioannis Harizopoulos
GRC · World #67,420 classical · FIDE ID 4250931
When preparing against Ioannis Harizopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ioannis Harizopoulos, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Harizopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Harizopoulos 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 | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 27 | 12 | 19 | 46.6% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Harizopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Harizopoulos's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 89.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Harizopoulos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Ioannis Harizopoulos's chess games
All 58 games by Ioannis Harizopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Dimitrios Papakonstantinou | 1,895 | 41st chT-GRE | D35 |
| Jul 2012 | Iason Moutzouris | 1,734 | 40th chT-GRE | B27 |
| Jul 2012 | Marios Halkiadakis | 1,724 | 40th chT-GRE | D53 |
| Jul 2012 | Labros Giannoulakis | 1,683 | 40th chT-GRE | D32 |
| Jun 2009 | Argirios Papadopoulos | 1,674 | ch-GRE U10 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,775 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2007 | 5 | 4 | – |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2009 | 5 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Harizopoulos's chess games?
58 games by Ioannis Harizopoulos, from Sep 2010 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 Harizopoulos has played.
What does Ioannis Harizopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ioannis Harizopoulos opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Harizopoulos answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Harizopoulos play as White?
As White, Ioannis Harizopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Harizopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Harizopoulos most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ioannis Harizopoulos's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Harizopoulos is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Harizopoulos played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ioannis Harizopoulos, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Harizopoulos?
58 games by Ioannis Harizopoulos 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.