Prepare against Michail Karamichos
CM · GRC · World #6,903 classical · FIDE ID 25868993
Our database contains 223 games by Michail Karamichos, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michail Karamichos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Karamichos 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 | 2,227 | 2,245 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,131 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,121 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 80 | 53 | 90 | 35.9% |
| As White | 117 | 40 | 23 | 54 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 106 | 40 | 30 | 36 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Karamichos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Karamichos's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 54.7% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 23.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 18.8% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Karamichos usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 70.2% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
Michail Karamichos's chess games
All 223 games by Michail Karamichos in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 53 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,443 | 30th Kavala Open | C78 |
| Jul 2025 | Michail Vassis | 2,290 | 18th Paleochora Open | A05 |
| Aug 2021 | Evgeny Klimentov | 2,266 | 30th Kavala Open | B13 |
| Aug 2022 | Rodolfos Stamatiou | 2,230 | ch-GRE U16 | E01 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandros Isaakidis | 2,208 | 3rd Thessaloniki SKG Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,959 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,424 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,762 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gym-C | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Karamichos's chess games?
223 games by Michail Karamichos, from Jun 2017 to Aug 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 Karamichos has played.
What does Michail Karamichos play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Michail Karamichos opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Karamichos answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michail Karamichos play as White?
As White, Michail Karamichos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Karamichos play as Black?
As Black, Michail Karamichos most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Michail Karamichos's FIDE rating?
Michail Karamichos is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michail Karamichos played?
Our database contains 223 games by Michail Karamichos, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 53 draws, 90 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Karamichos?
223 games by Michail Karamichos 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.