Prepare against Nikolaos Karakatsanis
GRC · World #20,531 classical · FIDE ID 4219236
When preparing against Nikolaos Karakatsanis, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 121 games by Nikolaos Karakatsanis, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Karakatsanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Karakatsanis 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 | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,979 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,959 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 26 | 29 | 66 | 21.5% |
| As White | 60 | 17 | 14 | 29 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Karakatsanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Karakatsanis's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 81.7% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Karakatsanis usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 55.9% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 41.2% | 17.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Karakatsanis's chess games
All 121 games by Nikolaos Karakatsanis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 29 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dimitrios Makridis | 2,328 | 17th Paleochora Open | B90 |
| Jul 2018 | Konstantinos Michaelides | 2,282 | 46th chT-GRE | A46 |
| Sep 2015 | Georgios Poulos | 2,052 | 23rd Nikaia Open | A10 |
| Aug 2013 | Efstratios Kakadelis | 2,044 | 136th Ambelokipi Open | A38 |
| Jul 2016 | Dimitrios Zisiadis | 2,041 | 44th chT-GRE | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,816 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2013 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,470 |
| 136th Ambelokipi Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 12th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,740 |
| 23rd Nikaia Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Karakatsanis's chess games?
121 games by Nikolaos Karakatsanis, from May 2010 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 Karakatsanis has played.
What does Nikolaos Karakatsanis play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Karakatsanis opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Karakatsanis answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Karakatsanis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Karakatsanis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Karakatsanis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Karakatsanis most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Nikolaos Karakatsanis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Karakatsanis is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Karakatsanis played?
Our database contains 121 games by Nikolaos Karakatsanis, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 29 draws, 66 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Karakatsanis?
121 games by Nikolaos Karakatsanis 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.