Prepare against Nikolaos Sirigos
FM · GRC · World #14,105 classical · FIDE ID 4201523
Our database contains 215 games by Nikolaos Sirigos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Sirigos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Sirigos 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 | 2,115 | 2,264 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,256 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,257 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 87 | 49 | 79 | 40.5% |
| As White | 106 | 51 | 31 | 24 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 36 | 18 | 55 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Sirigos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Sirigos's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 64.2% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 16.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sirigos usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 50.0% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 85.0% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Nikolaos Sirigos's chess games
All 215 games by Nikolaos Sirigos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 87 wins, 49 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E92 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,539 | 10th Chania Open | E62 |
| Jan 1993 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,505 | Aegina Open | E70 |
| Jan 1992 | Endre Vegh | 2,405 | Balatonbereny Open | B43 |
| Jul 2014 | Adam Feher | 2,398 | 42nd chT-GRE | A30 |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Manolov | 2,380 | Peristeri | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peristeri | 1993 | 25 | 8 | 2,235 |
| chT-GRE | 1997 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,478 |
| Aegina Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Wch U16 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 10 | 2 | 2,067 |
| ch-GRE 95 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,419 |
| 22nd Nikaia Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Sirigos's chess games?
215 games by Nikolaos Sirigos, from Apr 2003 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 Sirigos has played.
What does Nikolaos Sirigos play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Sirigos opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Sirigos answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Sirigos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Sirigos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Sirigos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Sirigos most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Nikolaos Sirigos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Sirigos is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Nikolaos Sirigos played?
Our database contains 215 games by Nikolaos Sirigos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 49 draws, 79 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Sirigos?
215 games by Nikolaos Sirigos 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.