Prepare against Loukas Papadimitriou
GRC · World #34,650 classical · FIDE ID 4204662
When preparing against Loukas Papadimitriou, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Loukas Papadimitriou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Loukas Papadimitriou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loukas Papadimitriou 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 | 1,961 | 2,187 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,127 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,185 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 144 | 72 | 116 | 43.4% |
| As White | 178 | 79 | 38 | 61 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 154 | 65 | 34 | 55 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loukas Papadimitriou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loukas Papadimitriou's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 83.7% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 11.8% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Papadimitriou usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Papadimitriou usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Papadimitriou usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Papadimitriou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Papadimitriou usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 54.5% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.4% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.1% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 68.8% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.1% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Loukas Papadimitriou's chess games
All 332 games by Loukas Papadimitriou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 144 wins, 72 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Christian Maier | 2,325 | WchT Seniors 50 | E42 |
| Nov 2023 | Krishan Jhunjhnuwala | 2,268 | 31st Wch Seniors 50 | A57 |
| Nov 2012 | Kostantinos Georgiou | 2,262 | Petroupoli Master Division | A05 |
| Nov 2019 | Hartmut Metz | 2,248 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Mar 2017 | Georgios Nikolaou | 2,243 | 163rd Ambelokipi Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,190 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| 24th Athens Acropolis Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,169 |
| 17th Athens Iraklion Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| Thessaloniki SKG Open A 1st | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loukas Papadimitriou's chess games?
332 games by Loukas Papadimitriou, from Apr 2003 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 Loukas Papadimitriou has played.
What does Loukas Papadimitriou play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Loukas Papadimitriou opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loukas Papadimitriou answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Loukas Papadimitriou play as White?
As White, Loukas Papadimitriou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loukas Papadimitriou play as Black?
As Black, Loukas Papadimitriou most often plays: Petrov's Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Loukas Papadimitriou's FIDE rating?
Loukas Papadimitriou is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Loukas Papadimitriou played?
Our database contains 332 games by Loukas Papadimitriou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 72 draws, 116 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loukas Papadimitriou?
332 games by Loukas Papadimitriou 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.