Prepare against Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis
FM · GRC · World #4,798 classical · FIDE ID 4275829
When preparing against Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis 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 | 2,279 | 2,307 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,156 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,185 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 91 | 69 | 68 | 39.9% |
| As White | 116 | 49 | 37 | 30 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 42 | 32 | 38 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 85.3% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 12.1% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Karousos-Theodorakis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 81.0% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 19.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's chess games
All 228 games by Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 91 wins, 69 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dejan Antic | 2,471 | 6th Heraklion Capablanca Memorial | E11 |
| Aug 2018 | Sotirios Malikentzos | 2,431 | 7th Anogia Open | C03 |
| Jul 2016 | Boris Ivanov | 2,404 | 27th Pardubice Czech Open A | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,378 | 47th chT-GRE | B31 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Gutenev | 2,349 | 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 1,761 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,904 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,876 |
| 6th Heraklion Capablanca Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,379 |
| 7th Anogia Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,426 |
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's chess games?
228 games by Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis, from Jul 2011 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 Karousos-Theodorakis has played.
What does Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis played?
Our database contains 228 games by Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 69 draws, 68 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis?
228 games by Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis 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.