Prepare against Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis
GRC · World #69,836 classical · FIDE ID 25874705
When preparing against Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis 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 | 1,822 | 1,822 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,784 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,702 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 36.7% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Tarchanidis usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Tarchanidis usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Tarchanidis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 26.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's chess games
All 49 games by Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Georgios Terzakis | 1,609 | ch-GRE U16 | A25 |
| Jun 2024 | Evangelos Doukas | 1,490 | ch-GRE U16 | A90 |
| Jun 2024 | Ioannis Forozoglou | 1,487 | ch-GRE U16 | A36 |
| Jan 2024 | Odysseas Petkakis | 1,484 | ch-GRE U18 | A29 |
| Jun 2024 | Rafail Athanasios Thiraios | 1,446 | ch-GRE U16 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,357 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,427 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,716 |
| Hersonissos Online Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,544 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,542 |
| ch-GRE North U08/14 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,157 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
| 19th Kalamaria Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's chess games?
49 games by Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis, from Jan 2019 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 Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis has played.
What does Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis?
49 games by Nikolaos Christos Tarchanidis 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.