Prepare against Mihail Kaloskambis
GRC · World #83,638 classical · FIDE ID 4203569
When preparing against Mihail Kaloskambis, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Mihail Kaloskambis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihail Kaloskambis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail Kaloskambis 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 | 1,778 | 2,192 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 59 | 34 | 96 | 31.2% |
| As White | 92 | 32 | 17 | 43 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 27 | 17 | 53 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihail Kaloskambis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihail Kaloskambis's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 98.9% | 44.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kaloskambis usually continues c4 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kaloskambis usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kaloskambis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kaloskambis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 95.8% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 76.0% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
Mihail Kaloskambis's chess games
All 189 games by Mihail Kaloskambis 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: 59 wins, 34 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 6/4/17 | 22.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1976 | Juan Pomes Marcet | 2,330 | chT-EU 06th Group5 | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Nikolaos Skalkotas | 2,320 | Athens Akropolis Open | A21 |
| Jan 2001 | Stavros Psomiadis | 2,300 | Ethniki tt | A53 |
| Jul 2011 | Epaminondas Kourousis | 2,273 | 39th chT-GRE | A89 |
| May 2016 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,244 | Athens Chess Square Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| Athens Open | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,256 |
| 2nd Kallithea | 1976 | 11 | 2 | 2,030 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,319 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail Kaloskambis's chess games?
189 games by Mihail Kaloskambis, 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 Mihail Kaloskambis has played.
What does Mihail Kaloskambis play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Mihail Kaloskambis opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail Kaloskambis answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Mihail Kaloskambis play as White?
As White, Mihail Kaloskambis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail Kaloskambis play as Black?
As Black, Mihail Kaloskambis most often plays: Dutch Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Mihail Kaloskambis's FIDE rating?
Mihail Kaloskambis is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Mihail Kaloskambis played?
Our database contains 189 games by Mihail Kaloskambis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 34 draws, 96 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail Kaloskambis?
189 games by Mihail Kaloskambis 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.