Prepare against Ioannis Tsihlis
GRC · World #78,311 classical · FIDE ID 4251059
When preparing against Ioannis Tsihlis, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ioannis Tsihlis, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Tsihlis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Tsihlis 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 | 1,795 | 1,807 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 13.5% |
| As White | 21 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 4.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Tsihlis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Tsihlis's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tsihlis usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tsihlis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tsihlis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tsihlis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ioannis Tsihlis's chess games
All 37 games by Ioannis Tsihlis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 5 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Irina Kudriashova | 2,103 | 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | B54 |
| Jan 2016 | Ariadni Koutsouraki | 1,122 | 16th Heraklion Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklio Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 16th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,558 |
| 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,064 |
| 17th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,900 |
| 44th chT-GRE | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,727 |
| Crete Poa Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,295 |
| 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,646 |
| 8th Gazi Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Tsihlis's chess games?
37 games by Ioannis Tsihlis, from Nov 2011 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 Tsihlis has played.
What does Ioannis Tsihlis play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ioannis Tsihlis opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Tsihlis answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Tsihlis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Tsihlis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Tsihlis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Tsihlis most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ioannis Tsihlis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Tsihlis is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ioannis Tsihlis played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ioannis Tsihlis, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Tsihlis?
37 games by Ioannis Tsihlis 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.