Prepare against Nikolaos Koursaris
GRC · World #71,301 classical · FIDE ID 4210921
When preparing against Nikolaos Koursaris, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Nikolaos Koursaris, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Koursaris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Koursaris 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 | 1,817 | 1,939 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 17.9% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Koursaris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Koursaris's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 6.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 6.3% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Koursaris usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Nikolaos Koursaris's chess games
All 39 games by Nikolaos Koursaris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Nikolaos Karousos-Theodorakis | 1,626 | 5th Petroupoli Open | B85 |
| Jun 2007 | Angelos Roumeliotis | 1,515 | 11th Heraklio Open B | A13 |
| Sep 2012 | Eleni Kokkota | 1,445 | 5th Petroupoli Open | E39 |
| Sep 2012 | Nikos Vlassopoulos | 1,412 | 5th Petroupoli Open | B98 |
| Jun 2007 | Ilias Patrinos | 1,410 | 11th Heraklio Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Heraklio Open B | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,581 |
| 5th Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 9th Heraklio Open | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,735 |
| Athens Attikis Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,989 |
| 16th Nikaia Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,009 |
| 12th Nikaia Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,860 |
| 20th Nikaia Open A | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,670 |
| Heraklio Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Koursaris's chess games?
39 games by Nikolaos Koursaris, from Apr 2004 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 Koursaris has played.
What does Nikolaos Koursaris play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Koursaris opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Koursaris answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Koursaris play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Koursaris's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Koursaris play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Koursaris most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nikolaos Koursaris's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Koursaris is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Nikolaos Koursaris played?
Our database contains 39 games by Nikolaos Koursaris, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Koursaris?
39 games by Nikolaos Koursaris 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.