Prepare against Konstantinos Kotovos
GRC · World #65,900 classical · FIDE ID 42155371
When preparing against Konstantinos Kotovos, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Konstantinos Kotovos, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Kotovos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Kotovos 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 | 1,836 | 1,857 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,761 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 1,687 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 59.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 327 rated games against 249 different opponents, across 52 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 113 | 67 | 17 | 29 | 59.3% | 1,572 | 1,608 | 12 |
| Rapid | 156 | 90 | 11 | 55 | 57.7% | 1,610 | 1,627 | 7 |
| Blitz | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 56.5% | 1,724 | 1,743 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 118 | 34 | 18 | 66 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 86 | 68 | 6 | 12 | 79.1% |
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 42 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1,664 | 1,805 |
| 2025 | 109 | 69 | 9 | 31 | 1,687 | 1,773 |
| 2024 | 103 | 62 | 8 | 33 | 1,670 | 1,691 |
| 2023 | 63 | 37 | 7 | 19 | 1,335 | 1,288 |
| 2022 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1,246 | 1,033 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Kotovos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Kotovos's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kotovos usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kotovos usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kotovos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
Konstantinos Kotovos's chess games
All 37 games by Konstantinos Kotovos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Konstantinos Zachos | 1,758 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | D30 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioannis Koutsioumpos | 1,723 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | A36 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioannis Kalligeris | 1,611 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | C78 |
| Jun 2025 | Paraskevas Nteneketzis | 1,610 | 52nd chT-GRE | E11 |
| Jun 2024 | Nikolaos Doukas | 1,605 | ch-GRE U10 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,728 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2023 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,581 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,851 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| 52nd chT-GRE | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Kotovos's chess games?
37 games by Konstantinos Kotovos, from Dec 2022 to Oct 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 Kotovos has played.
What does Konstantinos Kotovos play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Kotovos opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Kotovos answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Kotovos play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Kotovos's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Kotovos play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Kotovos most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Konstantinos Kotovos's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Kotovos is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,687 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Konstantinos Kotovos played?
Our database contains 37 games by Konstantinos Kotovos, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses (59.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Kotovos?
37 games by Konstantinos Kotovos 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.