Prepare against Odyseas Kesidis
GRC · World #7,936 classical · FIDE ID 4221796
Our database contains 309 games by Odyseas Kesidis, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Odyseas Kesidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odyseas Kesidis 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 | 2,206 | 2,298 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,165 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 128 | 81 | 100 | 41.4% |
| As White | 158 | 66 | 43 | 49 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 151 | 62 | 38 | 51 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odyseas Kesidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odyseas Kesidis's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 95.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kesidis usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kesidis usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kesidis usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kesidis usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kesidis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 74.0% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 14.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 11.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Odyseas Kesidis's chess games
All 309 games by Odyseas Kesidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 128 wins, 81 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Gabor Nagy | 2,498 | 42nd Thessaloniki White Tower Open | B27 |
| Jan 2012 | Miroslav D Miljkovic | 2,491 | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Nderim Saraci | 2,431 | European Blitz 2024 | A48 |
| Dec 2023 | Julian Martin | 2,423 | Skopje Open A | B51 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,374 | Chania Theodorakis Memorial 2nd | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Sad TS Mix 220th | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,249 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,953 |
| 223rd Novi Sad TS Mix | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| White Tower Rapid Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odyseas Kesidis's chess games?
309 games by Odyseas Kesidis, from Jan 2007 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 Odyseas Kesidis has played.
What does Odyseas Kesidis play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Odyseas Kesidis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odyseas Kesidis answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Odyseas Kesidis play as White?
As White, Odyseas Kesidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odyseas Kesidis play as Black?
As Black, Odyseas Kesidis most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Odyseas Kesidis's FIDE rating?
Odyseas Kesidis is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Odyseas Kesidis played?
Our database contains 309 games by Odyseas Kesidis, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 81 draws, 100 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odyseas Kesidis?
309 games by Odyseas Kesidis 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.