Prepare against Nikolaos Sfougatakis
GRC · World #58,837 classical · FIDE ID 4214897
When preparing against Nikolaos Sfougatakis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 43 games by Nikolaos Sfougatakis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Sfougatakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Sfougatakis 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 | 1,860 | 2,050 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Sfougatakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Sfougatakis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sfougatakis usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sfougatakis usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sfougatakis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Nikolaos Sfougatakis's chess games
All 43 games by Nikolaos Sfougatakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Alexandra Stiri | 2,251 | 2nd Crete Summer Cup | A70 |
| Mar 2012 | Vas Panagiotopoulos | 2,073 | Athens Open 03-A | A58 |
| Mar 2007 | Athanasios Vlahos | 1,972 | Ambelokipi Open 76th | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Mihail Prevenios | 1,935 | Athens Open 03-A | D00 |
| Sep 2007 | Dimitrios Kiriazis | 1,899 | 80th Ambelokipi Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Open 03-A | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| Ambelokipi Open 76th | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Ambelokipi Open 82nd | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,958 |
| Athens Siaperas Memorial 3rd | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| 2nd Crete Summer Cup | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,125 |
| 72nd Ambelokipi Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,111 |
| 73rd Ambelokipi Open | 2006 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| Ambelokipi Open 97th | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Sfougatakis's chess games?
43 games by Nikolaos Sfougatakis, from Apr 2006 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 Sfougatakis has played.
What does Nikolaos Sfougatakis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Sfougatakis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Sfougatakis answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...a6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Sfougatakis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Sfougatakis's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Sfougatakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Sfougatakis most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nikolaos Sfougatakis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Sfougatakis is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Nikolaos Sfougatakis played?
Our database contains 43 games by Nikolaos Sfougatakis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Sfougatakis?
43 games by Nikolaos Sfougatakis 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.