Prepare against Orestis Giatrakos
GRC · World #26,466 classical · FIDE ID 4266897
When preparing against Orestis Giatrakos, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Orestis Giatrakos, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Orestis Giatrakos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orestis Giatrakos 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 | 2,008 | 2,015 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orestis Giatrakos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orestis Giatrakos's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Giatrakos usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Giatrakos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Giatrakos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Giatrakos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Giatrakos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Orestis Giatrakos's chess games
All 42 games by Orestis Giatrakos in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Evaggelos Patrelakis | 2,285 | 46th chT-GRE | B61 |
| Jul 2017 | Konstantinos Michaelides | 2,127 | 45th chT-GRE | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikolaou,Spiridon | 2,124 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Hrisanthos Pountzas | 2,060 | 39th Aegean Open | B61 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandros Vlastos | 1,831 | 31st Nikaia Open | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 31st Nikaia Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-GRE Schools Lykeia 30th | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| 2nd Athens Georgiou Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,042 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orestis Giatrakos's chess games?
42 games by Orestis Giatrakos, from Aug 2013 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 Orestis Giatrakos has played.
What does Orestis Giatrakos play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Orestis Giatrakos opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orestis Giatrakos answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Orestis Giatrakos play as White?
As White, Orestis Giatrakos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orestis Giatrakos play as Black?
As Black, Orestis Giatrakos most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Orestis Giatrakos's FIDE rating?
Orestis Giatrakos is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Orestis Giatrakos played?
Our database contains 42 games by Orestis Giatrakos, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orestis Giatrakos?
42 games by Orestis Giatrakos 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.