Prepare against Nikolaos Sarakenidis
GRC · World #61,855 classical · FIDE ID 4245865
When preparing against Nikolaos Sarakenidis, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%).
Our database contains 79 games by Nikolaos Sarakenidis, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Sarakenidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Sarakenidis 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 | 1,849 | 1,946 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,944 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 19 | 38 | 27.8% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Sarakenidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Sarakenidis's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 60.5% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sarakenidis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Sarakenidis's chess games
All 79 games by Nikolaos Sarakenidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Spyros Anastasopoulos | 2,148 | 5th Athens Smaok Open | B04 |
| Sep 2011 | Anastasios Papahristoudis | 2,132 | 12th Athens Smaok Open | A98 |
| Sep 2014 | Jindrich Melich | 2,093 | 1st Eretria Open | A00 |
| Apr 2010 | Laertis Klimis | 2,058 | 5th Athens Smaok Open | E12 |
| Sep 2008 | Dimitrios Ponirakis | 2,055 | 089th Ambelokipi Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Anogia Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,186 |
| Athens Open 03-A | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,882 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Ambelokipi Open 87th | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 151st Ambelokipi Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| 089th Ambelokipi Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,934 |
| 105th Ambelokipi Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Sarakenidis's chess games?
79 games by Nikolaos Sarakenidis, from Jul 2008 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 Sarakenidis has played.
What does Nikolaos Sarakenidis play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Sarakenidis opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Sarakenidis answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Sarakenidis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Sarakenidis's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Sarakenidis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Sarakenidis most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Nikolaos Sarakenidis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Sarakenidis is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Nikolaos Sarakenidis played?
Our database contains 79 games by Nikolaos Sarakenidis, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Sarakenidis?
79 games by Nikolaos Sarakenidis 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.