Prepare against Konstantinos Kesoglou
GRC · World #25,461 classical · FIDE ID 4208854
When preparing against Konstantinos Kesoglou, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Konstantinos Kesoglou, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Kesoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Kesoglou 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 | 2,015 | 2,178 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,121 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,046 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 169 | 53 | 94 | 53.5% |
| As White | 159 | 88 | 27 | 44 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 81 | 26 | 50 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Kesoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Kesoglou's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 51.9% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 47 | 29.7% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 13.9% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kesoglou usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 52.9% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 26.4% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.2% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Konstantinos Kesoglou's chess games
All 316 games by Konstantinos Kesoglou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 169 wins, 53 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Besarion Khetsuriani | 2,367 | 80th Ambelokipi Open | B51 |
| Jul 2007 | Alexandros Koukoufikis | 2,300 | 30th Aegean Open | C00 |
| Jun 2007 | Nikolaos Skalkotas | 2,288 | 79th Ambelokipi Open | B06 |
| Jul 2010 | Vassilios Parginos | 2,227 | 33rd Aegean Open | D02 |
| Sep 2009 | Alexandros Kostouros | 2,222 | 1st Athens Kaissa Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,125 |
| Aegean Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| 21st Nikaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 11th Heraklio Open A | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| Peristeri Young Men 1st | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| Panagiotis Apergis Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dimitrios Delithanasis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Kesoglou's chess games?
316 games by Konstantinos Kesoglou, from Jul 2003 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 Kesoglou has played.
What does Konstantinos Kesoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Kesoglou opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Kesoglou answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Kesoglou play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Kesoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Kesoglou play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Kesoglou most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Konstantinos Kesoglou's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Kesoglou is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Konstantinos Kesoglou played?
Our database contains 316 games by Konstantinos Kesoglou, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 53 draws, 94 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Kesoglou?
316 games by Konstantinos Kesoglou 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.