Prepare against Nikolaos Gouloutis
GRC · World #5,301 classical · FIDE ID 4224256
Our database contains 346 games by Nikolaos Gouloutis, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Gouloutis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Gouloutis 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 | 2,265 | 2,391 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,204 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,334 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 151 | 106 | 89 | 43.6% |
| As White | 170 | 86 | 51 | 33 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 176 | 65 | 55 | 56 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Gouloutis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Gouloutis's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 85.3% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 10.6% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues c4 (81.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gouloutis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 32 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 93.0% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
Nikolaos Gouloutis's chess games
All 346 games by Nikolaos Gouloutis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 151 wins, 106 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Tal Baron | 2,530 | 46th chT-GRE | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,507 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | A17 |
| Jul 2017 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,492 | 26th Kavala Open | D24 |
| Aug 2017 | Elina Danielian | 2,451 | 26th Kavala Open | E49 |
| Aug 2017 | Nichita Morozov | 2,437 | 26th Kavala Open | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2015 | 27 | 18 | 2,007 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2014 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1,892 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,212 |
| 68th ch-GRE | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Novi Sad Serbian Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Gouloutis's chess games?
346 games by Nikolaos Gouloutis, from Jan 2009 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 Gouloutis has played.
What does Nikolaos Gouloutis play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Gouloutis opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Gouloutis answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Gouloutis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Gouloutis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Gouloutis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Gouloutis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Nikolaos Gouloutis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Gouloutis is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Nikolaos Gouloutis played?
Our database contains 346 games by Nikolaos Gouloutis, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 106 draws, 89 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Gouloutis?
346 games by Nikolaos Gouloutis 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.