Prepare against Nikolaus Zahariou
GRC · World #106,038 classical · FIDE ID 4206371
When preparing against Nikolaus Zahariou, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Nikolaus Zahariou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaus Zahariou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaus Zahariou 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 | 1,712 | 1,997 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,693 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 48 | 16 | 80 | 33.3% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 9 | 37 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 7 | 43 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaus Zahariou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaus Zahariou's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 87.8% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zahariou usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zahariou usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Zahariou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Zahariou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Zahariou usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 32.5% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nikolaus Zahariou's chess games
All 144 games by Nikolaus Zahariou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 16 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Dimitrios Siamidis | 2,189 | 14th Nikaia Open | E00 |
| Nov 2001 | Dimitrios Vazelakis | 2,117 | 32nd Ambelokipi Open | B23 |
| Jun 2000 | Dionisos Politis | 2,090 | 4th Epikinonias Open | A42 |
| May 2003 | Konstantinos Klokas | 2,086 | ch-Attica Open | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Vasilios Paraskevaidis | 2,053 | 3rd Epikinonias Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Epikinonias Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Heraklio Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Attica Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| 19th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 34th Ambelokipi Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,063 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 16th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaus Zahariou's chess games?
144 games by Nikolaus Zahariou, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolaus Zahariou has played.
What does Nikolaus Zahariou play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Nikolaus Zahariou opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaus Zahariou answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolaus Zahariou play as White?
As White, Nikolaus Zahariou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaus Zahariou play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaus Zahariou most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Nikolaus Zahariou's FIDE rating?
Nikolaus Zahariou is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nikolaus Zahariou played?
Our database contains 144 games by Nikolaus Zahariou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 16 draws, 80 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaus Zahariou?
144 games by Nikolaus Zahariou 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.