Prepare against Nikolaos Papadopoulos
GRC · World #4,868 classical · FIDE ID 4211596
Our database contains 199 games by Nikolaos Papadopoulos, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Papadopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Papadopoulos 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 | 2,277 | 2,335 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 86 | 44 | 69 | 43.2% |
| As White | 104 | 50 | 24 | 30 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 36 | 20 | 39 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Papadopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Papadopoulos's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 49.0% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 29.8% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.5% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.7% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 58.0% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 73.5% | 38.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Papadopoulos's chess games
All 199 games by Nikolaos Papadopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 86 wins, 44 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A32 | Catalan | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Giga Quparadze | 2,517 | 27th Kavala Open | B48 |
| Jul 2019 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,472 | 47th chT-GRE | E16 |
| Jul 2019 | Sotirios Malikentzos | 2,428 | 47th chT-GRE | E01 |
| Jul 2016 | Anastasios Pavlidis | 2,380 | 44th chT-GRE | B78 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,366 | 52nd chT-GRE | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2006 | 15 | 11 | 2,167 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 1,997 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
| 37th chT-GRE | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,271 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | – |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| 36th chT-GRE | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 2,110 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Papadopoulos's chess games?
199 games by Nikolaos Papadopoulos, from Jul 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 Papadopoulos has played.
What does Nikolaos Papadopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Papadopoulos opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Papadopoulos answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Papadopoulos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Papadopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Papadopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Papadopoulos most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Nikolaos Papadopoulos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Papadopoulos is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Nikolaos Papadopoulos played?
Our database contains 199 games by Nikolaos Papadopoulos, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 44 draws, 69 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Papadopoulos?
199 games by Nikolaos Papadopoulos 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.