Prepare against Nikolaos Tepelenis
GRC · World #17,793 classical · FIDE ID 4207599
When preparing against Nikolaos Tepelenis, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Nikolaos Tepelenis, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Tepelenis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Tepelenis 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 | 2,077 | 2,273 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,175 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,174 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 115 | 77 | 75 | 43.1% |
| As White | 136 | 58 | 41 | 37 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 57 | 36 | 38 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Tepelenis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Tepelenis's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 73.5% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues c4 (77.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Tepelenis usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 81.0% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 67.6% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Nikolaos Tepelenis's chess games
All 267 games by Nikolaos Tepelenis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 115 wins, 77 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A64 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Vasilios Kotrotsos | 2,351 | Pagrati 1800+ Open | C04 |
| Jul 2011 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,340 | 39th chT-GRE | D24 |
| Jun 2007 | Konstantinos Markidis | 2,305 | 1st Panellinio Protathlima Open | D30 |
| Jun 2010 | Georgios Gkoumas | 2,288 | Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open 08th | C05 |
| Aug 2010 | Inga Khurtsilava | 2,258 | 18th Nikaia Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Open | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 2,233 |
| 3rd Patras Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open 08th | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| 18th Nikaia Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,840 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Tepelenis's chess games?
267 games by Nikolaos Tepelenis, from Oct 2005 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 Tepelenis has played.
What does Nikolaos Tepelenis play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Tepelenis opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Tepelenis answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Tepelenis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Tepelenis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Tepelenis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Tepelenis most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Nikolaos Tepelenis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Tepelenis is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Nikolaos Tepelenis played?
Our database contains 267 games by Nikolaos Tepelenis, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 77 draws, 75 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Tepelenis?
267 games by Nikolaos Tepelenis 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.