Prepare against Michail Armaos
GRC · World #39,791 classical · FIDE ID 25863720
When preparing against Michail Armaos, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 106 games by Michail Armaos, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michail Armaos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Armaos 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 | 1,937 | 2,025 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,950 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,019 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 39 | 25 | 42 | 36.8% |
| As White | 53 | 24 | 12 | 17 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Armaos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Armaos's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 98.0% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Armaos usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Armaos usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Armaos usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Armaos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Michail Armaos's chess games
All 106 games by Michail Armaos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Nikolaos Poupalos | 2,238 | 31st Nikaia Open | D05 |
| Aug 2026 | Christos Tsarsitalidis | 2,140 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Ioannis Tetepoulidis | 2,129 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Apostolos Lafkidis | 2,115 | 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Hristos Zygouris | 2,112 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,694 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,928 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,198 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,313 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-GRE U12 Attiki | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,484 |
| Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| 52nd chT-GRE | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Armaos's chess games?
106 games by Michail Armaos, from Dec 2017 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 Michail Armaos has played.
What does Michail Armaos play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Michail Armaos opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Armaos answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michail Armaos play as White?
As White, Michail Armaos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Armaos play as Black?
As Black, Michail Armaos most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Michail Armaos's FIDE rating?
Michail Armaos is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michail Armaos played?
Our database contains 106 games by Michail Armaos, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Armaos?
106 games by Michail Armaos 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.