Prepare against Konstantinos Nikolaidis
FM · GRC · World #17,608 classical · FIDE ID 4200578
When preparing against Konstantinos Nikolaidis, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 929 games by Konstantinos Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Nikolaidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Nikolaidis 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 | 2,079 | 2,318 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,218 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,268 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 348 | 268 | 313 | 37.5% |
| As White | 458 | 179 | 131 | 148 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 471 | 169 | 137 | 165 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Nikolaidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Nikolaidis's side.
First moves as White (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 240 | 52.4% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 186 | 40.6% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.4% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nikolaidis usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 53.4% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 64 | 27.6% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 12.1% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 93.8% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Konstantinos Nikolaidis's chess games
All 929 games by Konstantinos Nikolaidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 348 wins, 268 draws, 313 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/10/16 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 17/8/2 | 63.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/11/10 | 47.5% |
| E63 | English Opening | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Igor Novikov | 2,611 | 4th Korinthos Open | B97 |
| Jan 1997 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,590 | Ikaria Open | C93 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,560 | Ano Liosia Open | A58 |
| Jan 1997 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,540 | chT-GRE | E32 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,528 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,511 |
| ch-GRE | 1991 | 28 | 9.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,340 |
| Aegina Open | 1996 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,380 |
| Ikaria Open | 1998 | 20 | 11 | 2,373 |
| Athens Open | 2008 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,343 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,337 |
| 1st Ikaros | 1997 | 12 | 7 | 2,356 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Efstratios Grivas (10 games) · Hristos Banikas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Nikolaidis's chess games?
929 games by Konstantinos Nikolaidis, from Apr 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 Nikolaidis has played.
What does Konstantinos Nikolaidis play on the first move as White?
Across 458 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Nikolaidis opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Nikolaidis answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Nikolaidis play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Nikolaidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 458 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Nikolaidis play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Nikolaidis most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 47.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 471 games.
What is Konstantinos Nikolaidis's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Nikolaidis is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Konstantinos Nikolaidis played?
Our database contains 929 games by Konstantinos Nikolaidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 348 wins, 268 draws, 313 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Nikolaidis?
929 games by Konstantinos Nikolaidis 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.