Prepare against Michael Tsiapouris
DEU · World #50,810 classical · FIDE ID 12977357
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Tsiapouris, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Tsiapouris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Tsiapouris 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 | 1,890 | 1,940 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,874 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 35.9% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Tsiapouris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Tsiapouris's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tsiapouris usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Tsiapouris usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Tsiapouris usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Tsiapouris usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
Michael Tsiapouris's chess games
All 39 games by Michael Tsiapouris in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Francesco Gibellato | 2,130 | 41st Arco Open | B08 |
| Jun 2015 | Jens Bahlo | 1,988 | 18th Rhein Main Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2019 | Axel Wurster | 1,941 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | A00 |
| Nov 2018 | Joerg Riehl | 1,934 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | E94 |
| Apr 2023 | Ulrich Kapfer | 1,818 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,905 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,920 |
| 13th Chioggia Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
| 3rd Freundschachts Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Tsiapouris's chess games?
39 games by Michael Tsiapouris, from Nov 2014 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 Michael Tsiapouris has played.
What does Michael Tsiapouris play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Tsiapouris opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Tsiapouris answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Michael Tsiapouris play as White?
As White, Michael Tsiapouris's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Tsiapouris play as Black?
As Black, Michael Tsiapouris most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michael Tsiapouris's FIDE rating?
Michael Tsiapouris is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Michael Tsiapouris played?
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Tsiapouris, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Tsiapouris?
39 games by Michael Tsiapouris 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.