Prepare against Konstantinos Megalios
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,207 classical · FIDE ID 4238044
When preparing against Konstantinos Megalios, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 607 games by Konstantinos Megalios, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Megalios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Megalios 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 | 2,373 | 2,418 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,324 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,298 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 241 | 162 | 204 | 39.7% |
| As White | 308 | 146 | 86 | 76 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 299 | 95 | 76 | 128 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Megalios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Megalios's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 55.2% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 64 | 20.8% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 17.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 19 | 6.2% | 57.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Megalios usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Megalios usually continues c4 (76.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Megalios usually continues e4 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Megalios usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Megalios usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Megalios usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 40.1% | 46.5% |
| c6 | 45 | 31.7% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 31 | 21.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 96.1% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Konstantinos Megalios's chess games
All 607 games by Konstantinos Megalios in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 241 wins, 162 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 16/16/10 | 38.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,675 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Dec 2020 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | ch-EUR qual Online | C60 |
| Nov 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Oct 2019 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,608 | Titled Tue | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 196 | 102 | 2,332 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 1,990 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,331 |
| 54th Wch U20 | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 2,316 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Megalios's chess games?
607 games by Konstantinos Megalios, from Oct 2008 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 Konstantinos Megalios has played.
What does Konstantinos Megalios play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Megalios opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Megalios answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Megalios play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Megalios's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (42 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Megalios play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Megalios most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Konstantinos Megalios's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Megalios is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Konstantinos Megalios played?
Our database contains 607 games by Konstantinos Megalios, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 162 draws, 204 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Megalios?
607 games by Konstantinos Megalios 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.