Prepare against Nikolaos Koutlas
FM · GRC · World #1,875 classical · FIDE ID 25827138
When preparing against Nikolaos Koutlas, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,071 games by Nikolaos Koutlas, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Koutlas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Koutlas 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 | 2,390 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,201 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,215 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,071 | 456 | 145 | 470 | 42.6% |
| As White | 539 | 260 | 61 | 218 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 532 | 196 | 84 | 252 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Koutlas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Koutlas's side.
First moves as White (539 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 41.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 138 | 25.6% | 42.8% |
| c4 | 106 | 19.7% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 5.6% | 53.3% |
| b3 | 12 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 8 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues g3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues g3 (10.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Koutlas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 54.2% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 75 | 29.9% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 11.2% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 71.9% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.4% | 87.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Nikolaos Koutlas's chess games
All 1,071 games by Nikolaos Koutlas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 456 wins, 145 draws, 470 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 62 | 24/2/36 | 38.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 55 | 26/7/22 | 47.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 19/4/18 | 46.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 23/1/16 | 57.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 58 | 16/7/35 | 27.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/6/17 | 36.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 6/1/23 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Jun 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
| Aug 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,589 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,585 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 686 | 307.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,414 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,112 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,837 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Dimitrovgrad Spring | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Koutlas's chess games?
1,071 games by Nikolaos Koutlas, from Dec 2014 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 Koutlas has played.
What does Nikolaos Koutlas play on the first move as White?
Across 539 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Koutlas opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Koutlas answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Koutlas play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Koutlas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (62 games, 38.7% win rate); English Opening (55 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 539 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Koutlas play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Koutlas most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 27.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (30 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 532 games.
What is Nikolaos Koutlas's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Koutlas is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Koutlas played?
Our database contains 1,071 games by Nikolaos Koutlas, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 456 wins, 145 draws, 470 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Koutlas?
1,071 games by Nikolaos Koutlas 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.