Prepare against Michail Vassis
FM · GRC · World #2,834 classical · FIDE ID 25849018
Our database contains 481 games by Michail Vassis, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michail Vassis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Vassis 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 | 2,345 | 2,353 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,419 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,435 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 265 | 65 | 151 | 55.1% |
| As White | 243 | 137 | 34 | 72 | 56.4% |
| As Black | 238 | 128 | 31 | 79 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Vassis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Vassis's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 30.0% | 50.7% |
| a3 | 65 | 27.1% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 52 | 21.7% | 64.4% |
| b3 | 24 | 10.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.3% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vassis usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Vassis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vassis usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 27% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vassis usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vassis usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Vassis usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 47 | 38.2% | 69.1% |
| e6 | 28 | 22.8% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 13.8% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 8.1% | 65.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 6.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.7% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 42.5% | 58.8% |
| a6 | 25 | 31.3% | 68.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Michail Vassis's chess games
All 481 games by Michail Vassis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 265 wins, 65 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 65 | 48/8/9 | 73.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | St. George Defense | 48 | 32/1/15 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | 2,757 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | A01 |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tuesday | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Andreikin,D | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | C23 |
| Jun 2026 | Bluebaum,M | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Deac,Bogdan-Daniel | 2,651 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 83 | 44.5 | 2,340 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 76 | 40.5 | 2,326 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 32 | 2,383 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2018 | 18 | 15 | 1,331 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 17 | 14 | 2,032 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,556 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,538 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Vassis's chess games?
481 games by Michail Vassis, from Apr 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 Vassis has played.
What does Michail Vassis play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Michail Vassis opens with 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.a3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Vassis answers 1...a6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...a6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Michail Vassis play as White?
As White, Michail Vassis's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (65 games, 73.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Vassis play as Black?
As Black, Michail Vassis most often plays: St. George Defense (48 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Michail Vassis's FIDE rating?
Michail Vassis is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michail Vassis played?
Our database contains 481 games by Michail Vassis, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 65 draws, 151 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Vassis?
481 games by Michail Vassis 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.