Prepare against Nikolaos Stefanatos
GRC · World #38,808 classical · FIDE ID 4223101
When preparing against Nikolaos Stefanatos, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 113 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Stefanatos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Stefanatos 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 | 1,941 | 1,941 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,917 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,937 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 42 | 18 | 53 | 37.2% |
| As White | 54 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 9 | 36 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Stefanatos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Stefanatos's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 77.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Stefanatos's chess games
All 113 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | David Kubecka | 2,291 | 6th Heraklion Open | E92 |
| Jul 2016 | Sergei Kharitonov | 2,159 | 12th Heraklion Gazi Open | C83 |
| Aug 2010 | Maria-Anna Stefanidi | 2,092 | 6th Heraklion Open | A57 |
| Aug 2010 | Emanouel Bras | 2,009 | 6th Heraklion Open | D11 |
| Aug 2026 | Angelos Diamantis | 1,910 | 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion Gazi Open | 2007 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,471 |
| 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,936 |
| 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Heraklio Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,631 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| 4th Anogia Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Stefanatos's chess games?
113 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Stefanatos has played.
What does Nikolaos Stefanatos play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Stefanatos opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Stefanatos answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Stefanatos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Stefanatos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Stefanatos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Stefanatos most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Nikolaos Stefanatos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Stefanatos is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Stefanatos played?
Our database contains 113 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Stefanatos?
113 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos 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.