Prepare against Ioannis Tsotras
GRC · World #77,962 classical · FIDE ID 4269594
When preparing against Ioannis Tsotras, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Ioannis Tsotras, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Tsotras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Tsotras 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 | 1,796 | 1,801 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 8 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Tsotras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Tsotras's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Tsotras usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tsotras usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tsotras usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Ioannis Tsotras's chess games
All 50 games by Ioannis Tsotras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Stefanos Kazantzoglou | 1,944 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | C24 |
| Jun 2017 | Georgios Kormas | 1,647 | ch-GRE U14 | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Orestis Blitsas | 1,628 | ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia-C 30th | E00 |
| Jan 2023 | Evangelia Siskou | 1,502 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | C47 |
| Jun 2015 | Panagiotis Goutis | 1,453 | ch-GRE U12 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,174 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,543 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia-C 30th | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,584 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 44th chT-GRE | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,588 |
| 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 1st Spyros Bikos Memorial | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,404 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Tsotras's chess games?
50 games by Ioannis Tsotras, from Apr 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 Tsotras has played.
What does Ioannis Tsotras play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ioannis Tsotras opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Tsotras answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Tsotras play as White?
As White, Ioannis Tsotras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Tsotras play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Tsotras most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ioannis Tsotras's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Tsotras is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Tsotras played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ioannis Tsotras, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Tsotras?
50 games by Ioannis Tsotras 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.