Prepare against Ioannis Ntounias
GRC · World #15,740 classical · FIDE ID 25883518
When preparing against Ioannis Ntounias, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 165 games by Ioannis Ntounias, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Ntounias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Ntounias 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 | 2,099 | 2,129 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,207 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,075 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 87 | 35 | 43 | 52.7% |
| As White | 84 | 45 | 19 | 20 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 42 | 16 | 23 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Ntounias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Ntounias's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 89.3% | 60.7% |
| a3 | 5 | 6.0% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 6% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (20% of these games) — Ntounias usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 72.3% | 69.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 19.1% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Ioannis Ntounias's chess games
All 165 games by Ioannis Ntounias in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 87 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Rosh Jain | 2,372 | 7th SKG Open | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Vasileios Fragkos | 2,189 | 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | C77 |
| Aug 2022 | Antonios Gkavardinas | 2,170 | 49th chT-GRE | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Georgios Kormas | 2,134 | 7th SKG Open | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis | 2,127 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,230 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,637 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,228 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,839 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,625 |
| 32nd Nikaia Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Ntounias's chess games?
165 games by Ioannis Ntounias, from Jan 2019 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 Ntounias has played.
What does Ioannis Ntounias play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Ioannis Ntounias opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Ntounias answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Ntounias play as White?
As White, Ioannis Ntounias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Ntounias play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Ntounias most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Ioannis Ntounias's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Ntounias is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Ntounias played?
Our database contains 165 games by Ioannis Ntounias, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Ntounias?
165 games by Ioannis Ntounias 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.