Prepare against Kleanthis Vafiadis
GRC · World #10,276 classical · FIDE ID 4201850
When preparing against Kleanthis Vafiadis, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Kleanthis Vafiadis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kleanthis Vafiadis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kleanthis Vafiadis 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 | 2,166 | 2,321 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,275 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 29.7% |
| As White | 120 | 40 | 39 | 41 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 43 | 50 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kleanthis Vafiadis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kleanthis Vafiadis's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 74.2% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vafiadis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 37.5% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 31.3% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 46.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Kleanthis Vafiadis's chess games
All 246 games by Kleanthis Vafiadis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 82 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,544 | Negroponte Open | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Djuric | 2,520 | Ano Liosia Open | C42 |
| Aug 1998 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,500 | 8th Kavala Open | C00 |
| Jan 1998 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,495 | Ano Liosia Open | E94 |
| Apr 1998 | Nikolaos Gavrilakis | 2,420 | chT-GRE | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 16 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,368 |
| 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| 2nd Isthmia Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 5th Porto Carras Open | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,295 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,106 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,335 |
| Negroponte Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,510 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kleanthis Vafiadis's chess games?
246 games by Kleanthis Vafiadis, from Apr 2003 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 Kleanthis Vafiadis has played.
What does Kleanthis Vafiadis play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Kleanthis Vafiadis opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kleanthis Vafiadis answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kleanthis Vafiadis play as White?
As White, Kleanthis Vafiadis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kleanthis Vafiadis play as Black?
As Black, Kleanthis Vafiadis most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Kleanthis Vafiadis's FIDE rating?
Kleanthis Vafiadis is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kleanthis Vafiadis played?
Our database contains 246 games by Kleanthis Vafiadis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 82 draws, 91 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kleanthis Vafiadis?
246 games by Kleanthis Vafiadis 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.