Prepare against Loukas Kefalas
Cyprus · World #42,922 classical · FIDE ID 5901120
Our database contains 60 games by Loukas Kefalas, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Loukas Kefalas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loukas Kefalas 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 | 1,922 | 1,948 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,883 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 36.7% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loukas Kefalas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loukas Kefalas's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 59.3% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Loukas Kefalas's chess games
All 60 games by Loukas Kefalas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Konstantinos Michaelides | 2,253 | Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Open | C00 |
| Feb 2011 | Costas Hadjiyiannis | 2,166 | ch-CYP Open | C10 |
| Nov 2015 | John A Toothill | 2,151 | Oban Open | C77 |
| Nov 2015 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,085 | Oban Open | D27 |
| Nov 2015 | David A Phillips | 1,985 | Oban Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 1,889 |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| ch-CYP | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,856 |
| ch-EU School U17 | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,803 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,162 |
| Cyprus Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,698 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loukas Kefalas's chess games?
60 games by Loukas Kefalas, from Jan 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 Loukas Kefalas has played.
What does Loukas Kefalas play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Loukas Kefalas opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loukas Kefalas answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Loukas Kefalas play as White?
As White, Loukas Kefalas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loukas Kefalas play as Black?
As Black, Loukas Kefalas most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Loukas Kefalas's FIDE rating?
Loukas Kefalas is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Loukas Kefalas played?
Our database contains 60 games by Loukas Kefalas, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loukas Kefalas?
60 games by Loukas Kefalas 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.