Prepare against Nikolaos Efentakis
GRC · World #55,737 classical · FIDE ID 4215877
Our database contains 30 games by Nikolaos Efentakis, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Efentakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Efentakis 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 | 1,871 | 2,018 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,008 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Efentakis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Efentakis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Efentakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Efentakis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Efentakis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Efentakis's chess games
All 30 games by Nikolaos Efentakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Spyridon Tsagkaropoulos | 2,078 | ch-Athens Smaok | B43 |
| Jan 2010 | Mihail Kaloskambis | 2,068 | 4th Athens Smaok Open | D87 |
| Jan 2010 | Konstantinos Siaparinas | 1,978 | 4th Athens Smaok Open | A34 |
| Sep 2012 | Panag Anairousis | 1,956 | ch-Athens Smaok | A44 |
| Jun 2010 | Nikolaos Savoglou | 1,933 | 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Athens Smaok | 2012 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,960 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,117 |
| 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| 13th Athens Smaok 1900+ | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,700 |
| chT-Pagrati CC | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Efentakis's chess games?
30 games by Nikolaos Efentakis, from Apr 2007 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 Nikolaos Efentakis has played.
What does Nikolaos Efentakis play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Efentakis opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Efentakis answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Efentakis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Efentakis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Efentakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Efentakis most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nikolaos Efentakis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Efentakis is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Nikolaos Efentakis played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nikolaos Efentakis, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Efentakis?
30 games by Nikolaos Efentakis 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.