Prepare against Konstantinos Karakotsios
GRC · World #67,074 classical · FIDE ID 25852086
When preparing against Konstantinos Karakotsios, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 83 games by Konstantinos Karakotsios, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Karakotsios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Karakotsios 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 | 1,831 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,806 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 34 | 16 | 33 | 41.0% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Karakotsios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Karakotsios's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 95.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Karakotsios usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Karakotsios usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Karakotsios usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karakotsios usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 76.0% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Konstantinos Karakotsios's chess games
All 83 games by Konstantinos Karakotsios in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 34 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Georgios Antonioudakis | 1,964 | ch-GRE U18 | E11 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleks Kote | 1,930 | 17th Kalamaria Open A | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Ioannis Baltakis | 1,811 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Christos Giannoulas | 1,760 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Georgios Kolliopoulos | 1,756 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,326 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,477 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,399 |
| 9th SKG Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-GRE North U08/14 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,306 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,618 |
| 52nd chT-GRE | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Karakotsios's chess games?
83 games by Konstantinos Karakotsios, from Jan 2018 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 Konstantinos Karakotsios has played.
What does Konstantinos Karakotsios play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Karakotsios opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Karakotsios answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Karakotsios play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Karakotsios's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Karakotsios play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Karakotsios most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Konstantinos Karakotsios's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Karakotsios is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Konstantinos Karakotsios played?
Our database contains 83 games by Konstantinos Karakotsios, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Karakotsios?
83 games by Konstantinos Karakotsios 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.