Prepare against Loukas N. Zahilas
GRC · World #33,388 classical · FIDE ID 4200829
Our database contains 73 games by Loukas N. Zahilas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Loukas N. Zahilas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loukas N. Zahilas 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 | 1,967 | 2,211 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,100 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 2,030 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 13 | 28 | 32 | 17.8% |
| As White | 34 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 14.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loukas N. Zahilas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loukas N. Zahilas's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zahilas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Loukas N. Zahilas's chess games
All 73 games by Loukas N. Zahilas 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: 13 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Antonios Bogdanos | 2,230 | chT-GRE | C47 |
| Jan 1996 | Hristos Bousios | 2,195 | chT-GRE | D56 |
| Jan 1999 | Achileas Zografos | 2,138 | 28th chT-GRE | C42 |
| Aug 2003 | Dimitrios Kondopoulos | 2,128 | Athens Acropolis Open | C63 |
| Mar 2005 | Kostas Tziallilas | 2,119 | Athens Acropolis Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 1998 | 16 | 7 | 2,258 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 15 | 5 | 2,115 |
| Ikaria Open | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| Athens M/3 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| 29th chT-GRE | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,339 |
| 28th chT-GRE | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 2,092 |
| Athens Open | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,321 |
| Heraklio Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loukas N. Zahilas's chess games?
73 games by Loukas N. Zahilas, 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 Loukas N. Zahilas has played.
What does Loukas N. Zahilas play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Loukas N. Zahilas opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loukas N. Zahilas answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Loukas N. Zahilas play as White?
As White, Loukas N. Zahilas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loukas N. Zahilas play as Black?
As Black, Loukas N. Zahilas most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Loukas N. Zahilas's FIDE rating?
Loukas N. Zahilas is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Loukas N. Zahilas played?
Our database contains 73 games by Loukas N. Zahilas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loukas N. Zahilas?
73 games by Loukas N. Zahilas 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.