Prepare against Ioannis Kouvidis
GRC · World #16,031 classical · FIDE ID 25812432
Our database contains 232 games by Ioannis Kouvidis, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Kouvidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Kouvidis 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 | 2,095 | 2,128 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,956 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 74 | 72 | 86 | 31.9% |
| As White | 114 | 45 | 31 | 38 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 118 | 29 | 41 | 48 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Kouvidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Kouvidis's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 77.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 21.1% | 64.6% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kouvidis usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 59.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 24.1% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Kouvidis's chess games
All 232 games by Ioannis Kouvidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 74 wins, 72 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sotirios Malikentzos | 2,429 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | A49 |
| Feb 2021 | Georgios Kanakaris | 2,400 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | C17 |
| Jul 2024 | Vasileios Koudounis | 2,217 | chT-GRE Cup 42nd | D77 |
| Feb 2026 | Hristos Zygouris | 2,196 | 9th Vardaris Open 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Sidiropoulos,N2 | 2,191 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 4th Belgrade Summer IM | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,060 |
| 24th Heraklion Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Kouvidis's chess games?
232 games by Ioannis Kouvidis, from Jul 2014 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 Kouvidis has played.
What does Ioannis Kouvidis play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Ioannis Kouvidis opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Kouvidis answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Kouvidis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Kouvidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Kouvidis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Kouvidis most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ioannis Kouvidis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Kouvidis is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Ioannis Kouvidis played?
Our database contains 232 games by Ioannis Kouvidis, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 72 draws, 86 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Kouvidis?
232 games by Ioannis Kouvidis 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.