Prepare against Kostas Soultatis
GRC · World #29,789 classical · FIDE ID 4206029
Our database contains 156 games by Kostas Soultatis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kostas Soultatis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kostas Soultatis 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 | 1,987 | 2,179 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,078 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,007 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 49 | 40 | 67 | 31.4% |
| As White | 78 | 29 | 17 | 32 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 20 | 23 | 35 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kostas Soultatis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kostas Soultatis's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 88.5% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues c4 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Soultatis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 34.1% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 80.0% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
Kostas Soultatis's chess games
All 156 games by Kostas Soultatis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Besarion Khetsuriani | 2,367 | 15th Nikaia Open | A14 |
| Oct 1998 | Alper Olcayoz | 2,345 | Panormo zt | E48 |
| Jun 2016 | Hristos Alexiadis | 2,291 | 19th Athens Iraklion Open | B92 |
| Nov 2004 | Ioannis Simeonidis | 2,281 | Athens Acropolis Open | B30 |
| Mar 2006 | Konstantinos Klokas | 2,230 | Pagrati 1st | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,169 |
| Pagrati 1st | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 2,065 |
| 19th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,125 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Panormo zt | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| Mitilini Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| 1st Athens Smaok Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Athens Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kostas Soultatis's chess games?
156 games by Kostas Soultatis, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Kostas Soultatis has played.
What does Kostas Soultatis play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Kostas Soultatis opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kostas Soultatis answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Kostas Soultatis play as White?
As White, Kostas Soultatis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kostas Soultatis play as Black?
As Black, Kostas Soultatis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Kostas Soultatis's FIDE rating?
Kostas Soultatis is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Kostas Soultatis played?
Our database contains 156 games by Kostas Soultatis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kostas Soultatis?
156 games by Kostas Soultatis 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.