Prepare against Kyriaki Kalyva
GRC · World #38,468 classical · FIDE ID 4271181
When preparing against Kyriaki Kalyva, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Kyriaki Kalyva, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kyriaki Kalyva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyriaki Kalyva 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 | 1,942 | 1,951 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,851 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 115 | 43 | 77 | 48.9% |
| As White | 112 | 65 | 19 | 28 | 58.0% |
| As Black | 123 | 50 | 24 | 49 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyriaki Kalyva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyriaki Kalyva's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 71.4% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.9% | 95.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kalyva usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 95.6% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
Kyriaki Kalyva's chess games
All 235 games by Kyriaki Kalyva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 115 wins, 43 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Spyridon Naoum | 2,318 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | A70 |
| Jul 2026 | Hunt,H | 2,299 | Aegean Open 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2021 | Ioannis Poulopoulos | 2,236 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | D03 |
| Jul 2022 | Vasilios Sarandos | 2,158 | Aegean Open 45th | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Nicolas Kern | 2,082 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2018 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2014 | 15 | 10 | 1,429 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 2,384 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| Aegean Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,469 |
Interactive opening tree from all 235 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyriaki Kalyva's chess games?
235 games by Kyriaki Kalyva, from Nov 2011 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 Kyriaki Kalyva has played.
What does Kyriaki Kalyva play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Kyriaki Kalyva opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyriaki Kalyva answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Kyriaki Kalyva play as White?
As White, Kyriaki Kalyva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyriaki Kalyva play as Black?
As Black, Kyriaki Kalyva most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Kyriaki Kalyva's FIDE rating?
Kyriaki Kalyva is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kyriaki Kalyva played?
Our database contains 235 games by Kyriaki Kalyva, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 43 draws, 77 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyriaki Kalyva?
235 games by Kyriaki Kalyva 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.