Prepare against Ioannis Nikolaidis
GM · GRC · World #982 classical · FIDE ID 4202139
When preparing against Ioannis Nikolaidis, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,764 games by Ioannis Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Nikolaidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Nikolaidis 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 | 2,453 | 2,570 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,535 | 2,573 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,513 | 2,602 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,764 | 761 | 797 | 206 | 43.1% |
| As White | 877 | 419 | 388 | 70 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 887 | 342 | 409 | 136 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Nikolaidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Nikolaidis's side.
First moves as White (877 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 533 | 60.8% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 141 | 16.1% | 69.9% |
| e4 | 105 | 12.0% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 91 | 10.4% | 79.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues g3 (72.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 143 | 34.9% | 66.8% |
| c6 | 122 | 29.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 66 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 30 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 4.6% | 76.3% |
| g6 | 18 | 4.4% | 69.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 254 | 72.0% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 39 | 11.0% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 23 | 6.5% | 80.4% |
| g6 | 20 | 5.7% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.1% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Ioannis Nikolaidis's chess games
All 1,764 games by Ioannis Nikolaidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 761 wins, 797 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 97 | 48/40/9 | 49.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 83 | 34/44/5 | 41.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 78 | 44/29/5 | 56.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 47 | 29/16/2 | 61.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 26/16/2 | 59.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 19/11/3 | 57.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 9/20/2 | 29.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 11/16/1 | 39.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 14/11/1 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 62 | 28/26/8 | 45.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 20/17/9 | 43.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 19/21/6 | 41.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 37 | 16/17/4 | 43.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | David Navara | 2,731 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | D73 |
| Oct 2018 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,692 | Olympiad-43 | D37 |
| Nov 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,664 | 13th chT-EU | B92 |
| Oct 2006 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,640 | chT-GRE Cup | B27 |
| Apr 1998 | Alexander Graf | 2,625 | chT-GRE | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 2009 | 80 | 50 | 2,522 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 45 | 27 | 2,510 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 44 | 31 | 2,548 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,563 |
| Ikaria Open | 1998 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,443 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1994 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,440 |
| Peristeri | 1994 | 18 | 10 | 2,506 |
| ch-Balkan | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,508 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Athanasios Mastrovasilis (38 games) · Vasilios Kotronias (32 games) · Hristos Banikas (32 games) · Efstratios Grivas (25 games) · Spyridon Kapnisis (24 games) · Spyridon Skembris (23 games) · Stelios Halkias (23 games) · Dimitrios Mastrovasilis (22 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Nikolaidis's chess games?
1,764 games by Ioannis Nikolaidis, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolaidis has played.
What does Ioannis Nikolaidis play on the first move as White?
Across 877 games with White in our database, Ioannis Nikolaidis opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Nikolaidis answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Nikolaidis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Nikolaidis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (97 games, 49.5% win rate); Indian Defense (83 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (78 games, 56.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 877 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Nikolaidis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Nikolaidis most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 45.2% win rate); Modern Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 887 games.
What is Ioannis Nikolaidis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Nikolaidis is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,535 in rapid and 2,513 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,570 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Ioannis Nikolaidis played?
Our database contains 1,764 games by Ioannis Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 761 wins, 797 draws, 206 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Nikolaidis?
1,764 games by Ioannis Nikolaidis 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.