Prepare against Nikolaos Stefanatos
GRC · World #41,372 classical · FIDE ID 4223101
Our database contains 104 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 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 | 1,929 | 1,937 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,917 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,937 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 38 | 17 | 49 | 36.5% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 24.1% |
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 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 78.0% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Stefanatos usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Stefanatos's chess games
All 104 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 38 wins, 17 draws, 49 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% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
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 2008 | Ioannis Makropoulos | 1,843 | Heraklio Open | B23 |
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 |
| Heraklio Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| 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 |
| 12th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Stefanatos's chess games?
104 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, from Oct 2008 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 Stefanatos has played.
What does Nikolaos Stefanatos play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Stefanatos opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Stefanatos answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% 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); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Stefanatos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Stefanatos most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Nikolaos Stefanatos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Stefanatos is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (May 2013).
How many games has Nikolaos Stefanatos played?
Our database contains 104 games by Nikolaos Stefanatos, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Stefanatos?
104 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.