Prepare against Nicolas Skettos
Cyprus · World #24,519 classical · FIDE ID 5900670
When preparing against Nicolas Skettos, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 232 games by Nicolas Skettos, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Skettos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Skettos 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 | 2,022 | 2,022 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,955 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,036 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 60 | 76 | 96 | 25.9% |
| As White | 114 | 40 | 35 | 39 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 118 | 20 | 41 | 57 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Skettos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Skettos's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 97.4% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Skettos usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Skettos usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Skettos usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Skettos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Skettos usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 67.3% | 27.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 25.0% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 50.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 47.4% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Skettos's chess games
All 232 games by Nicolas Skettos in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 76 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Peter T Roberson | 2,430 | 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Rick Duijker | 2,195 | Scheldemond Open 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | Liam D Varnam | 2,191 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C47 |
| May 2025 | Daniel Udovenko | 2,160 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | B50 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Sedykh | 2,115 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,770 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,698 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,003 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Skettos's chess games?
232 games by Nicolas Skettos, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Nicolas Skettos has played.
What does Nicolas Skettos play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Nicolas Skettos opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Skettos answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Skettos play as White?
As White, Nicolas Skettos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Skettos play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Skettos most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Nicolas Skettos's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Skettos is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Skettos played?
Our database contains 232 games by Nicolas Skettos, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 76 draws, 96 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Skettos?
232 games by Nicolas Skettos 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.