Prepare against Nikiforos Gavriilidis
GRC · World #129,278 classical · FIDE ID 25862383
When preparing against Nikiforos Gavriilidis, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 62 games by Nikiforos Gavriilidis, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikiforos Gavriilidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikiforos Gavriilidis 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 | 1,649 | 1,651 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,464 | 1,464 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,607 | 1,607 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 29 | 13 | 20 | 46.8% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikiforos Gavriilidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikiforos Gavriilidis's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 81.8% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Gavriilidis usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gavriilidis usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gavriilidis usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Gavriilidis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gavriilidis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Nikiforos Gavriilidis's chess games
All 62 games by Nikiforos Gavriilidis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D71 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Savvas Stefanos Tagkaloglou | 1,462 | ch-GRE North U08/14 | B03 |
| Aug 2020 | Konstantinos Karakotsios | 1,368 | ch-GRE North U08/14 | D56 |
| Dec 2021 | Charalampos Theodoridis | 1,353 | chT-GRE U16 | B34 |
| Aug 2022 | Markos Stoimenidis | 1,279 | ch-GRE U14 | B36 |
| Aug 2020 | Vasileios Giannopoulos | 1,231 | ch-GRE North U08/14 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,167 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,157 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,129 |
| ch-GRE North U08/14 | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,465 |
| 41th Thessaloniki White Tower Open C | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,070 |
| ch-EThessaloniki SSTH HALK U16 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,226 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikiforos Gavriilidis's chess games?
62 games by Nikiforos Gavriilidis, from May 2016 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 Nikiforos Gavriilidis has played.
What does Nikiforos Gavriilidis play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nikiforos Gavriilidis opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikiforos Gavriilidis answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikiforos Gavriilidis play as White?
As White, Nikiforos Gavriilidis's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikiforos Gavriilidis play as Black?
As Black, Nikiforos Gavriilidis most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Nikiforos Gavriilidis's FIDE rating?
Nikiforos Gavriilidis is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,464 in rapid and 1,607 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,651 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikiforos Gavriilidis played?
Our database contains 62 games by Nikiforos Gavriilidis, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikiforos Gavriilidis?
62 games by Nikiforos Gavriilidis 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.