Prepare against Ioannis Panopoulos
GRC · World #19,142 classical · FIDE ID 4249968
When preparing against Ioannis Panopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 88 games by Ioannis Panopoulos, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Panopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Panopoulos 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 | 2,065 | 2,065 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,063 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,083 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 41 | 18 | 29 | 46.6% |
| As White | 46 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Panopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Panopoulos's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 58.7% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.2% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.9% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Panopoulos usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Panopoulos's chess games
All 88 games by Ioannis Panopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Vasileios Fragkos | 2,065 | Peristeri Christmas Open | A63 |
| Sep 2022 | Nikolaos Alibnisis | 2,058 | 29th Nikaia Open | D33 |
| Sep 2025 | Fotis Kastis | 1,937 | 32nd Nikaia Open | D85 |
| Dec 2015 | Christos Krallis | 1,881 | Peristeri Christmas Open | A29 |
| Sep 2025 | Angelos Sioutis | 1,876 | 32nd Nikaia Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2014 | 16 | 9 | 1,529 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,664 |
| 17th Athens PAO Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| 16th Athens PAO CC-ch | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,653 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,578 |
| 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 27th Iraklio Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,051 |
| New Year's Eve 2026 Irakleio | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Panopoulos's chess games?
88 games by Ioannis Panopoulos, from Aug 2012 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 Panopoulos has played.
What does Ioannis Panopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ioannis Panopoulos opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Panopoulos answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Panopoulos play as White?
As White, Ioannis Panopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Panopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Panopoulos most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ioannis Panopoulos's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Panopoulos is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Panopoulos played?
Our database contains 88 games by Ioannis Panopoulos, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Panopoulos?
88 games by Ioannis Panopoulos 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.