Prepare against Nikolaos Paouris
GRC · World #47,821 classical · FIDE ID 4211839
When preparing against Nikolaos Paouris, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 83 games by Nikolaos Paouris, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Paouris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Paouris 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 | 1,902 | 2,034 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,979 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 24.1% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Paouris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Paouris's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 59.0% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Paouris usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Paouris usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Paouris usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Paouris usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Paouris usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Paouris usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 22.2% |
Nikolaos Paouris's chess games
All 83 games by Nikolaos Paouris in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Ektoras Azis Azizis | 2,273 | Athens Open 01 A | B18 |
| Jun 2010 | Petros Valden | 2,183 | 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | A34 |
| Aug 2009 | Daniel Trajber | 2,099 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | B91 |
| Aug 2009 | Thomas Bryn | 2,024 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | D20 |
| Oct 2006 | Vasilios Vrettos | 2,018 | 72nd Ambelokipi Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| 1st Athens Smaok Open | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,756 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 6th Athens Smaok 1900+ Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,137 |
| Athens Smaok 1900+ Open 9th | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Athens Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,886 |
| 16th 'Papanastasio' Open Tournament 2026 | A Group | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Paouris's chess games?
83 games by Nikolaos Paouris, from Jan 2007 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 Paouris has played.
What does Nikolaos Paouris play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Paouris opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Paouris answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Paouris play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Paouris's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Paouris play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Paouris most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Nikolaos Paouris's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Paouris is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (May 2011).
How many games has Nikolaos Paouris played?
Our database contains 83 games by Nikolaos Paouris, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Paouris?
83 games by Nikolaos Paouris 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.