Prepare against Nikolaos Spyropoulos
IM · GRC · World #2,151 classical · FIDE ID 4298977
When preparing against Nikolaos Spyropoulos, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,096 games by Nikolaos Spyropoulos, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Spyropoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Spyropoulos 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 | 2,375 | 2,447 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,342 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,342 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,096 | 530 | 168 | 398 | 48.4% |
| As White | 535 | 271 | 83 | 181 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 561 | 259 | 85 | 217 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Spyropoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Spyropoulos's side.
First moves as White (535 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 340 | 63.6% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 137 | 25.6% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 7.1% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Spyropoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 111 | 43.5% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 56 | 22.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 16.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 32 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 160 | 87.0% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.1% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Nikolaos Spyropoulos's chess games
All 1,096 games by Nikolaos Spyropoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 530 wins, 168 draws, 398 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 30/9/17 | 53.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 49 | 24/8/17 | 49.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 42 | 20/5/17 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 14/6/19 | 35.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 23/2/6 | 74.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 22 | 16/1/5 | 72.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 46 | 18/10/18 | 39.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 44 | 21/4/19 | 47.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 21/6/15 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 24/8/9 | 58.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 10/3/16 | 34.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| Jul 2020 | Andreas Heimann | 2,633 | 13th Paleochora Open | A13 |
| Jun 2020 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,607 | Titled Tue | E49 |
| Jul 2025 | Victor Bologan | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | 2,599 | Titled Tue | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 584 | 295.5 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2016 | 18 | 15 | 1,876 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2014 | 16 | 11 | 1,457 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,158 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,339 |
| FIDE Youth Super Final U18 | 2021 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Spyropoulos's chess games?
1,096 games by Nikolaos Spyropoulos, from Sep 2012 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 Spyropoulos has played.
What does Nikolaos Spyropoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 535 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Spyropoulos opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Spyropoulos answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Spyropoulos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Spyropoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 49.0% win rate); Torre Attack (42 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 535 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Spyropoulos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Spyropoulos most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); English Opening (42 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 561 games.
What is Nikolaos Spyropoulos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Spyropoulos is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Nikolaos Spyropoulos played?
Our database contains 1,096 games by Nikolaos Spyropoulos, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 168 draws, 398 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Spyropoulos?
1,096 games by Nikolaos Spyropoulos 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.