Prepare against Ioannis Papadopoulos
GRC · World #6,249 classical · FIDE ID 12955752
When preparing against Ioannis Papadopoulos, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Ioannis Papadopoulos, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Papadopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Papadopoulos 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 | 2,241 | 2,255 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,168 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,168 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 71 | 64 | 85 | 32.3% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 35 | 37 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 30 | 29 | 48 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Papadopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Papadopoulos's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 99.1% | 51.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 58.3% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 39.6% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 53.1% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Papadopoulos's chess games
All 220 games by Ioannis Papadopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Jul 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: 71 wins, 64 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,401 | 11th Pfalz Open A | A13 |
| Nov 2024 | Guenther Beikert | 2,365 | 27th OIBM | A00 |
| Oct 2024 | A Zude | 2,332 | 27th OIBM | C50 |
| Aug 2022 | Oliver Stork | 2,321 | Gladenbach IM | A13 |
| Jun 2022 | Gerd Euler | 2,274 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladenbach IM | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,135 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,544 |
| Bad Soden Open U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,611 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Papadopoulos's chess games?
220 games by Ioannis Papadopoulos, from Sep 2014 to Jul 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 Papadopoulos has played.
What does Ioannis Papadopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Ioannis Papadopoulos opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Papadopoulos answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Papadopoulos play as White?
As White, Ioannis Papadopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Papadopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Papadopoulos most often plays: Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Ioannis Papadopoulos's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Papadopoulos is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Papadopoulos played?
Our database contains 220 games by Ioannis Papadopoulos, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 64 draws, 85 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Papadopoulos?
220 games by Ioannis Papadopoulos 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.