Prepare against Nikolaos Kazakos
GRC · World #11,259 classical · FIDE ID 25833146
When preparing against Nikolaos Kazakos, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 118 games by Nikolaos Kazakos, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Kazakos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Kazakos 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 | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,031 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 50 | 26 | 42 | 42.4% |
| As White | 59 | 30 | 12 | 17 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Kazakos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Kazakos's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 74.6% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 71.9% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Kazakos's chess games
All 118 games by Nikolaos Kazakos in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Rodolfos Stamatiou | 2,230 | ch-GRE U16 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexakis,Georgios | 2,198 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | A06 |
| Jan 2024 | Christos Tsarsitalidis | 2,126 | ch-GRE U18 | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Georgios Finokaliotis | 2,124 | 51st chT-GRE | B15 |
| Feb 2021 | Savvas Manelidis | 2,074 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,917 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,635 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,822 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,200 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,522 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Kazakos's chess games?
118 games by Nikolaos Kazakos, from Nov 2015 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 Kazakos has played.
What does Nikolaos Kazakos play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Kazakos opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Kazakos answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Kazakos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Kazakos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Kazakos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Kazakos most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Nikolaos Kazakos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Kazakos is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Kazakos played?
Our database contains 118 games by Nikolaos Kazakos, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Kazakos?
118 games by Nikolaos Kazakos 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.