Prepare against Nikos Galanakis
GRC · World #140,756 classical · FIDE ID 4217403
When preparing against Nikos Galanakis, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 59 games by Nikos Galanakis, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikos Galanakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikos Galanakis 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 | 1,618 | 1,905 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,764 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,660 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 9 | 36 | 23.7% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikos Galanakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikos Galanakis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 27.6% | 18.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 18.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Galanakis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Nikos Galanakis's chess games
All 59 games by Nikos Galanakis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Emanouel Fragiadakis | 1,956 | 7th Heraklion Open | B48 |
| Sep 2018 | Evangelia Stratigi | 1,678 | 24th Heraklion Open | A20 |
| Jan 2017 | Ioannis Koutsourakis | 1,528 | 19th Heraklion Open | C54 |
| Jan 2017 | Konstantinos Varverakis | 1,499 | 19th Heraklion Open | D11 |
| Sep 2017 | Efstratios Koutsaftis | 1,442 | 21st Heraklion Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion Gazi Open | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,250 |
| 19th Heraklion Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,563 |
| 44th chT-GRE | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,467 |
| 21st Heraklion Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,401 |
| 24th Heraklion Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| 7th Heraklion Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 20th Heraklion Open | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,603 |
| Heraklion Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikos Galanakis's chess games?
59 games by Nikos Galanakis, from Sep 2011 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 Nikos Galanakis has played.
What does Nikos Galanakis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nikos Galanakis opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikos Galanakis answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nikos Galanakis play as White?
As White, Nikos Galanakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikos Galanakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikos Galanakis most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Nikos Galanakis's FIDE rating?
Nikos Galanakis is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Nikos Galanakis played?
Our database contains 59 games by Nikos Galanakis, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikos Galanakis?
59 games by Nikos Galanakis 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.