Prepare against Konstantinos Malamatas
GRC · World #46,355 classical · FIDE ID 4211774
When preparing against Konstantinos Malamatas, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Konstantinos Malamatas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Malamatas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Malamatas 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 | 1,908 | 2,007 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,999 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,068 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 62 | 40 | 61 | 38.0% |
| As White | 82 | 33 | 20 | 29 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 29 | 20 | 32 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Malamatas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Malamatas's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Malamatas usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Malamatas usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malamatas usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Malamatas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Konstantinos Malamatas's chess games
All 163 games by Konstantinos Malamatas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 62 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A43 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Alexandros Bizopoulos | 2,146 | ch-GRE U20 | B45 |
| Jan 2010 | Ilias Kazantzidis | 2,093 | ch-GRE U20 | B24 |
| Dec 2005 | Georgios Vlahos | 2,046 | ch-Attica U12 | B30 |
| Sep 2008 | Nafis Talipov | 2,029 | 18th ch-EU U14 | B12 |
| Jan 2006 | Dimitrios Kosmas-Lekkas | 2,013 | ch-GRE U12 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2004 | 19 | 12 | 1,422 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2006 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2010 | 12 | 4 | 2,001 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-Attica U14 | 2008 | 6 | 5 | 1,614 |
| ch-Attica U12 | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Malamatas's chess games?
163 games by Konstantinos Malamatas, from Oct 2005 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 Konstantinos Malamatas has played.
What does Konstantinos Malamatas play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Malamatas opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Malamatas answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Malamatas play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Malamatas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Malamatas play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Malamatas most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Konstantinos Malamatas's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Malamatas is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (May 2010).
How many games has Konstantinos Malamatas played?
Our database contains 163 games by Konstantinos Malamatas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Malamatas?
163 games by Konstantinos Malamatas 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.