Prepare against Ioannis Minas
GRC · World #27,363 classical · FIDE ID 4251857
Our database contains 186 games by Ioannis Minas, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Minas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Minas 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 | 2,002 | 2,052 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,115 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 57 | 44 | 85 | 30.6% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 23 | 42 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 24 | 21 | 43 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Minas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Minas's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 69.1% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 20.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Minas usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Minas usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Minas usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Minas usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Minas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Minas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Ioannis Minas's chess games
All 186 games by Ioannis Minas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Goran Glavinac | 2,201 | Skopje Karposh Open | B12 |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Trkaljanov | 2,195 | Skopje U2200 Open | B01 |
| Mar 2015 | Fjodor Zugaj | 2,187 | Skopje Karposh Open | D78 |
| Apr 2012 | Emil Krstev | 2,173 | Skopje Karposh Open | D01 |
| Dec 2017 | Dimitar Marholev | 2,149 | Skopje U2200 Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 29 | 13 | 2,092 |
| chT2-FRM | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,931 |
| Ostravský koník 2026 | FIDE Open B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,123 |
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,832 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,839 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Minas's chess games?
186 games by Ioannis Minas, from Apr 2009 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 Minas has played.
What does Ioannis Minas play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Ioannis Minas opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Minas answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Minas play as White?
As White, Ioannis Minas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Minas play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Minas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Ioannis Minas's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Minas is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Ioannis Minas played?
Our database contains 186 games by Ioannis Minas, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 85 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Minas?
186 games by Ioannis Minas 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.