Prepare against Manos Kazalis
GRC · World #88,588 classical · FIDE ID 4270398
When preparing against Manos Kazalis, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Manos Kazalis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manos Kazalis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manos Kazalis 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 | 1,763 | 1,809 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,782 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,713 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 10 | 36 | 42.5% |
| As White | 42 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manos Kazalis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manos Kazalis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 59.5% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 17 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Kazalis usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Manos Kazalis's chess games
All 80 games by Manos Kazalis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 34 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Antonios Pavlis | 1,765 | Petroupoli Open 7th | C18 |
| May 2011 | Panagiotis Piromalis | 1,747 | 3rd Petroupoli Open | B34 |
| Oct 2013 | Dionisios Giannoulis | 1,694 | Petroupoli ASOP Dias Seniors Open | D02 |
| Sep 2012 | Nikolaos Papathanasopoulos | 1,668 | 5th Petroupoli Open | A02 |
| Feb 2012 | Hristos Oikonomou | 1,566 | Petroupoli Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Seniors Open | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 1,459 |
| Petroupoli Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,507 |
| 3rd Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,538 |
| 6th Petroupoli Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,180 |
| 10th Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,644 |
| Petroupoli Open 7th | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,465 |
| ch-Petroupoli | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,478 |
| 5th Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manos Kazalis's chess games?
80 games by Manos Kazalis, from Jul 2011 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 Manos Kazalis has played.
What does Manos Kazalis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Manos Kazalis opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.f4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manos Kazalis answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games).
What openings does Manos Kazalis play as White?
As White, Manos Kazalis's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manos Kazalis play as Black?
As Black, Manos Kazalis most often plays: Elephant Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Manos Kazalis's FIDE rating?
Manos Kazalis is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Manos Kazalis played?
Our database contains 80 games by Manos Kazalis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manos Kazalis?
80 games by Manos Kazalis 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.