Prepare against Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis
CM · GRC · World #24,036 classical · FIDE ID 25813862
When preparing against Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 120 games by Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis 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 | 2,026 | 2,026 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,902 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 34 | 42 | 44 | 28.3% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 96.5% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Galanis usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Galanis usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Galanis usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Galanis usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Galanis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's chess games
All 120 games by Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,537 | 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | E91 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikhail Mozharov | 2,527 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Georgios Beliotis | 2,158 | 7th SKG Open | C53 |
| Jan 2023 | Pavel Janev | 2,156 | 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | A48 |
| Jan 2026 | V Sarandos | 2,086 | 46th White Tower Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 1,784 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,501 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,933 |
| 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,982 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| 44th Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's chess games?
120 games by Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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-Panagiotis Galanis has played.
What does Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis played?
Our database contains 120 games by Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis?
120 games by Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis 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.