Prepare against Ioannis Kartsakis
GRC · World #77,309 classical · FIDE ID 42124034
When preparing against Ioannis Kartsakis, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Ioannis Kartsakis, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Kartsakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Kartsakis 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 | 1,798 | 1,825 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,733 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,726 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 34.7% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Kartsakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Kartsakis's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 91.7% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kartsakis usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Kartsakis usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Kartsakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kartsakis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …a6 (33% of these games) — Kartsakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Kartsakis's chess games
All 75 games by Ioannis Kartsakis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Georgios Rafail Mantazis | 2,056 | Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Blitz | C47 |
| Apr 2026 | Sotirios Stavropoulos | 1,967 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | A08 |
| Apr 2026 | Georgios Estiadis | 1,779 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Theodoros Matthaiou | 1,738 | Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Blitz | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | Rafailia Efientzi | 1,727 | Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Blitz | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,102 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,147 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,556 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,314 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,538 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,206 |
| Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Kartsakis's chess games?
75 games by Ioannis Kartsakis, from Sep 2021 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 Kartsakis has played.
What does Ioannis Kartsakis play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ioannis Kartsakis opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Kartsakis answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Kartsakis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Kartsakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Kartsakis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Kartsakis most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ioannis Kartsakis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Kartsakis is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Kartsakis played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ioannis Kartsakis, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Kartsakis?
75 games by Ioannis Kartsakis 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.