Prepare against Nikolaos Katsifarakis
GRC · World #50,046 classical · FIDE ID 4213823
Our database contains 33 games by Nikolaos Katsifarakis, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Katsifarakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Katsifarakis 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 | 1,893 | 1,980 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18.2% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 8.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 8.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Katsifarakis usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Katsifarakis usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Katsifarakis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Katsifarakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Katsifarakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Katsifarakis's chess games
All 33 games by Nikolaos Katsifarakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B02 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Panayiotis Pambalos | 2,042 | ch-Attica U16 | B07 |
| Apr 2012 | Ioannis Mouratidis | 1,570 | 5th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 7 | 1 | 1,775 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,832 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,882 |
| 36th chT-GRE | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,733 |
| 5th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,829 |
| 4th Thessaloniki Triandrias | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,718 |
| 5th White Tower Open Balkan Cup | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Katsifarakis's chess games?
33 games by Nikolaos Katsifarakis, from Jul 2005 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 Katsifarakis has played.
What does Nikolaos Katsifarakis play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Katsifarakis opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Katsifarakis answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Katsifarakis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Katsifarakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Katsifarakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Katsifarakis most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nikolaos Katsifarakis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Katsifarakis is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Nikolaos Katsifarakis played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nikolaos Katsifarakis, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Katsifarakis?
33 games by Nikolaos Katsifarakis 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.