Prepare against Neoklis Dristellas
GRC · World #32,852 classical · FIDE ID 25844865
Our database contains 216 games by Neoklis Dristellas, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neoklis Dristellas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neoklis Dristellas 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 | 1,970 | 2,118 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 84 | 51 | 81 | 38.9% |
| As White | 107 | 40 | 27 | 40 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 44 | 24 | 41 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neoklis Dristellas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neoklis Dristellas's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dristellas usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dristellas usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dristellas usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 56.5% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 30 | 43.5% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Neoklis Dristellas's chess games
All 216 games by Neoklis Dristellas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 84 wins, 51 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Christos Krallis | 2,398 | ch-GRE U18 | B53 |
| Aug 2024 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,360 | ch-SRB Central Open | C03 |
| Feb 2021 | Odyseas Kesidis | 2,249 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | C54 |
| Dec 2023 | Stefan Djuric | 2,221 | Skopje Open A | B46 |
| Dec 2023 | Sofia Pogorelskikh | 2,211 | Skopje Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 27 | 16 | 1,946 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 25 | 12 | 1,751 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,291 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,633 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,542 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,563 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neoklis Dristellas's chess games?
216 games by Neoklis Dristellas, from Dec 2015 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 Neoklis Dristellas has played.
What does Neoklis Dristellas play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Neoklis Dristellas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neoklis Dristellas answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Neoklis Dristellas play as White?
As White, Neoklis Dristellas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neoklis Dristellas play as Black?
As Black, Neoklis Dristellas most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Neoklis Dristellas's FIDE rating?
Neoklis Dristellas is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Neoklis Dristellas played?
Our database contains 216 games by Neoklis Dristellas, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 51 draws, 81 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neoklis Dristellas?
216 games by Neoklis Dristellas 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.