Prepare against Konstantinos Michaelides
FM · Cyprus · World #6,929 classical · FIDE ID 5901871
When preparing against Konstantinos Michaelides, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Konstantinos Michaelides, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Michaelides's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Michaelides 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 | 2,227 | 2,317 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,257 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,268 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 148 | 80 | 116 | 43.0% |
| As White | 176 | 88 | 38 | 50 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 60 | 42 | 66 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Michaelides's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Michaelides's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 65.3% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 53 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Michaelides usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 60.8% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 36.5% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.6% | 37.5% |
Konstantinos Michaelides's chess games
All 344 games by Konstantinos Michaelides in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 148 wins, 80 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Andreas Kelires | 2,466 | EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | B90 |
| Mar 2019 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,463 | 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | A41 |
| Jul 2022 | Mark Paragua | 2,461 | Olympiad-44 | E04 |
| Apr 2018 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,452 | 11th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | E00 |
| Sep 2020 | Yaroslav Remizov | 2,403 | ch-EU Online U18 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 38 | 29.5 | 2,126 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,267 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,347 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,339 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Michaelides's chess games?
344 games by Konstantinos Michaelides, from Sep 2012 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 Michaelides has played.
What does Konstantinos Michaelides play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Michaelides opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Michaelides answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Michaelides play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Michaelides's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Michaelides play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Michaelides most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Konstantinos Michaelides's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Michaelides is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Konstantinos Michaelides played?
Our database contains 344 games by Konstantinos Michaelides, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 80 draws, 116 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Michaelides?
344 games by Konstantinos Michaelides 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.