Prepare against Michalis Papadakis
GRC · World #17,481 classical · FIDE ID 4207386
Our database contains 359 games by Michalis Papadakis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michalis Papadakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michalis Papadakis 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 | 2,080 | 2,266 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,226 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,224 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 162 | 70 | 127 | 45.1% |
| As White | 181 | 93 | 31 | 57 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 178 | 69 | 39 | 70 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michalis Papadakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michalis Papadakis's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 172 | 95.0% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues Bg5 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Papadakis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 100.0% | 49.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 72.0% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 26.0% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Michalis Papadakis's chess games
All 359 games by Michalis Papadakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 70 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 15/9/18 | 35.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,374 | Internet Section 16-A | E35 |
| Aug 2008 | Timotheos Lirindzakis | 2,360 | Heraklio Open | D46 |
| Nov 2009 | Vasilios Kotrotsos | 2,356 | Ambelokipi Open 100th | B87 |
| Sep 2008 | Neklan Vyskocil | 2,340 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B52 |
| Sep 2008 | Vanco Stamenkov | 2,340 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 37th chT-GRE | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,371 |
| 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| Patras Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,786 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,389 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michalis Papadakis's chess games?
359 games by Michalis Papadakis, from Apr 2003 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 Michalis Papadakis has played.
What does Michalis Papadakis play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Michalis Papadakis opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michalis Papadakis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michalis Papadakis play as White?
As White, Michalis Papadakis's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michalis Papadakis play as Black?
As Black, Michalis Papadakis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Michalis Papadakis's FIDE rating?
Michalis Papadakis is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Michalis Papadakis played?
Our database contains 359 games by Michalis Papadakis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 70 draws, 127 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michalis Papadakis?
359 games by Michalis Papadakis 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.