Prepare against Ioannis Tsilimparis
GRC · World #28,604 classical · FIDE ID 25849913
When preparing against Ioannis Tsilimparis, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 58 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,982 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 53.1% |
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 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 58.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tsilimparis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Ioannis Tsilimparis's chess games
All 58 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 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% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 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 2026 | Georgios Alexakis | 2,099 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | B30 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,470 |
| 1st ch-GRE Univ Students online | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,044 |
| 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,944 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Tsilimparis's chess games?
58 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, from Nov 2015 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 Tsilimparis has played.
What does Ioannis Tsilimparis play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ioannis Tsilimparis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Tsilimparis answers 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 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 (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ioannis Tsilimparis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Tsilimparis is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Tsilimparis played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ioannis Tsilimparis, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Tsilimparis?
58 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.