Prepare against Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis
GRC · World #6,226 classical · FIDE ID 4298748
When preparing against Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis 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 | 2,242 | 2,275 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,127 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 145 | 100 | 99 | 42.2% |
| As White | 172 | 75 | 50 | 47 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 172 | 70 | 50 | 52 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 99.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tsarsitalidis usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 98.8% | 58.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 88.9% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's chess games
All 344 games by Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 145 wins, 100 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,448 | 32nd Kavala Open | B56 |
| Aug 2023 | Sotirios Malikentzos | 2,443 | GRE CupT final 41st | B18 |
| Jul 2026 | Malkhaz Sulashvili | 2,381 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | D43 |
| May 2023 | Konstantinos Megalios | 2,372 | Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki CupT final | D91 |
| Aug 2026 | Dimitrios Makridis | 2,367 | 20th Greek Open Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 42 | 27 | 1,944 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,398 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Piraeus IM 12 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,262 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's chess games?
344 games by Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis, from Jun 2014 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 Tsarsitalidis has played.
What does Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis played?
Our database contains 344 games by Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 100 draws, 99 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis?
344 games by Konstantinos Tsarsitalidis 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.