Prepare against Ioannis Kosmidis
GRC · World #14,374 classical · FIDE ID 4253876
When preparing against Ioannis Kosmidis, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 90 games by Ioannis Kosmidis, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Kosmidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Kosmidis 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 | 2,113 | 2,182 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,058 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,096 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 30 | 15 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Kosmidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Kosmidis's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 89.1% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kosmidis usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kosmidis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kosmidis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kosmidis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Kosmidis's chess games
All 90 games by Ioannis Kosmidis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Jan Subelj | 2,408 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | E05 |
| Aug 2022 | Hristos Alexiadis | 2,303 | 49th chT-GRE | D85 |
| Jul 2019 | Jianwen Wong | 2,301 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | A11 |
| Jul 2019 | Valentin Mitev | 2,296 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | D90 |
| Jul 2019 | Carl Strugnell | 2,248 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 6 | 0 | 1,971 |
| 7th Stavroupolis Novidis Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| 11th Ptolemaida Atomiko Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Kosmidis's chess games?
90 games by Ioannis Kosmidis, from Oct 2008 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 Kosmidis has played.
What does Ioannis Kosmidis play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ioannis Kosmidis opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Kosmidis answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Kosmidis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Kosmidis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Kosmidis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Kosmidis most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ioannis Kosmidis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Kosmidis is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Ioannis Kosmidis played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ioannis Kosmidis, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Kosmidis?
90 games by Ioannis Kosmidis 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.