Prepare against Konstantinos Stefanou
FM · GRC · World #5,435 classical · FIDE ID 25825003
When preparing against Konstantinos Stefanou, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Konstantinos Stefanou, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Stefanou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Stefanou 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 | 2,262 | 2,318 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,144 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 108 | 82 | 69 | 41.7% |
| As White | 129 | 61 | 42 | 26 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 130 | 47 | 40 | 43 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Stefanou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Stefanou's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 63.6% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 20.2% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 9.3% | 95.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Stefanou usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 77.4% | 56.2% |
| c6 | 16 | 19.0% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 55.9% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Konstantinos Stefanou's chess games
All 259 games by Konstantinos Stefanou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 108 wins, 82 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Christos Krallis | 2,406 | 52nd chT-GRE | E73 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,363 | 9th Vardaris Open 2026 | E44 |
| Jul 2023 | Goran M Todorovic | 2,333 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Dimitrios Makridis | 2,328 | 51st chT-GRE | E32 |
| Jul 2024 | Cristian Vasquez Toledo | 2,303 | 17th Paleochora Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 1,661 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,279 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2022 | 16 | 10 | 1,893 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 1,901 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rodolfos Stamatiou (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Stefanou's chess games?
259 games by Konstantinos Stefanou, from Oct 2015 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 Stefanou has played.
What does Konstantinos Stefanou play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Stefanou opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Stefanou answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Stefanou play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Stefanou's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Stefanou play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Stefanou most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Konstantinos Stefanou's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Stefanou is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Konstantinos Stefanou played?
Our database contains 259 games by Konstantinos Stefanou, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 82 draws, 69 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Stefanou?
259 games by Konstantinos Stefanou 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.