Prepare against Nikolaos Zavrakidis
GRC · World #21,799 classical · FIDE ID 42136466
Our database contains 83 games by Nikolaos Zavrakidis, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Zavrakidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Zavrakidis 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 | 2,043 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,885 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,993 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 38 | 26 | 19 | 45.8% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 78.7% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zavrakidis usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 70.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Zavrakidis's chess games
All 83 games by Nikolaos Zavrakidis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 38 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Michail Vassis | 2,353 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioannis Ntounias | 2,093 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | B43 |
| Sep 2024 | Hristoforos Nemtsas | 1,964 | 31st Nikaia Open | D55 |
| Sep 2024 | Apostolos Palaiologou | 1,936 | 31st Nikaia Open | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Ioannis Nikitakis | 1,912 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,569 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,952 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,983 |
| ch-GRE U12 Attiki | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,628 |
| 27th Iraklio Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-GRE 50th | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Zavrakidis's chess games?
83 games by Nikolaos Zavrakidis, from Nov 2020 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 Zavrakidis has played.
What does Nikolaos Zavrakidis play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Zavrakidis opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Zavrakidis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Zavrakidis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Zavrakidis's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Zavrakidis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Zavrakidis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nikolaos Zavrakidis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Zavrakidis is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikolaos Zavrakidis played?
Our database contains 83 games by Nikolaos Zavrakidis, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Zavrakidis?
83 games by Nikolaos Zavrakidis 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.