Prepare against Ioannis Katsiris
GRC · World #39,412 classical · FIDE ID 4204620
Our database contains 127 games by Ioannis Katsiris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Katsiris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Katsiris 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 | 1,938 | 2,136 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 38 | 36 | 53 | 29.9% |
| As White | 65 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Katsiris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Katsiris's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 83.1% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 16.9% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues Bg5 (29.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues Bc4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Katsiris usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 58.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Ioannis Katsiris's chess games
All 127 games by Ioannis Katsiris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 3/7/12 | 13.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,390 | ch-Attica Open | E30 |
| Aug 2003 | Nikolaos Panagopoulos | 2,315 | 11th Nikaia Open | B30 |
| Aug 2002 | Marios Tassopoulos | 2,240 | 10th Nikaia Open | D07 |
| May 2003 | Ioannis Goumas | 2,220 | ch-Attica Open | B30 |
| Jun 2015 | Efstathios Gazis | 2,213 | Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open A | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 25 | 7 | 2,009 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-Attica Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,271 |
| 36th chT-GRE | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| Athens Attikis Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,081 |
| 10th Nikaia Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Piraeus 40th | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Katsiris's chess games?
127 games by Ioannis Katsiris, from Apr 2003 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 Katsiris has played.
What does Ioannis Katsiris play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Ioannis Katsiris opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Katsiris answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Katsiris play as White?
As White, Ioannis Katsiris's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Katsiris play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Katsiris most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Ioannis Katsiris's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Katsiris is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ioannis Katsiris played?
Our database contains 127 games by Ioannis Katsiris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Katsiris?
127 games by Ioannis Katsiris 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.