Prepare against Ioannis Tsilimparis
GRC · World #33,615 classical · FIDE ID 25849913
When preparing against Ioannis Tsilimparis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Tsilimparis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Tsilimparis 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 | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,982 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 57.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Tsilimparis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Tsilimparis's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
Ioannis Tsilimparis's chess games
All 48 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Alexandros Gogolis | 2,168 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | B13 |
| Aug 2024 | Ilarion Dorfanis | 2,025 | ch-GRE blitz | D47 |
| Aug 2024 | Michail Karamichos | 2,012 | 33rd Kavala Open B | A07 |
| Feb 2021 | Georgios Poulos | 1,822 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | B01 |
| May 2022 | Magdalini Mihailidou | 1,804 | 1st ch-GRE Univ Students online | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,787 |
| 1st ch-GRE Univ Students online | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,470 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,044 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,107 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Tsilimparis's chess games?
48 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, from Nov 2015 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 Tsilimparis has played.
What does Ioannis Tsilimparis play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ioannis Tsilimparis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Tsilimparis answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Tsilimparis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Tsilimparis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Tsilimparis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Tsilimparis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ioannis Tsilimparis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Tsilimparis is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Tsilimparis played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Tsilimparis?
48 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis 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.