Prepare against Nikolaos Apostolou
GRC · World #80,605 classical · FIDE ID 4257430
When preparing against Nikolaos Apostolou, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 31 games by Nikolaos Apostolou, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Apostolou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Apostolou 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 | 1,787 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,819 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Apostolou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Apostolou's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 22.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Apostolou usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Apostolou usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Apostolou usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Apostolou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Apostolou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Nikolaos Apostolou's chess games
All 31 games by Nikolaos Apostolou in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Gyozo Rezsek | 1,974 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | D92 |
| Aug 2026 | Kristof Orsos | 1,921 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | David Golya | 1,906 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | A00 |
| May 2013 | Paris Nikolaidis | 1,668 | Nikeas Spring Open B | A05 |
| Feb 2021 | Grigorios Kalamoukos | 1,651 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,505 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Glyfada New Year Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,609 |
| 1st Chania Theodorakis Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,908 |
| Nikeas Spring Open B | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,547 |
| 1st Spyros Bikos Memorial | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,802 |
| Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open B | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,393 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Apostolou's chess games?
31 games by Nikolaos Apostolou, from Mar 2012 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 Nikolaos Apostolou has played.
What does Nikolaos Apostolou play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Apostolou opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Apostolou answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...a6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...b5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Apostolou play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Apostolou's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Apostolou play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Apostolou most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); St. George Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Nikolaos Apostolou's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Apostolou is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Apostolou played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nikolaos Apostolou, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Apostolou?
31 games by Nikolaos Apostolou 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.