Prepare against Orestis Kyriakidis
GRC · World #31,740 classical · FIDE ID 42114969
When preparing against Orestis Kyriakidis, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 74 games by Orestis Kyriakidis, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Orestis Kyriakidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orestis Kyriakidis 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 | 1,976 | 2,040 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,058 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 30 | 11 | 33 | 40.5% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orestis Kyriakidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orestis Kyriakidis's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kyriakidis usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kyriakidis usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Kyriakidis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kyriakidis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Kyriakidis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Orestis Kyriakidis's chess games
All 74 games by Orestis Kyriakidis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Spiridon Nikolaou | 2,175 | 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | E60 |
| Feb 2021 | Angelos Anastasopoulos | 1,736 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | A46 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikolaos Spyratos | 1,702 | 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | E18 |
| Jun 2024 | Ioannis Kartsakis | 1,600 | ch-GRE U14 | E17 |
| Jun 2024 | Prodromos NA Papadopoulos | 1,576 | ch-GRE U14 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,413 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,114 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,701 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,699 |
| ch-GRE U12 Attiki | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,502 |
| 51st chT-GRE | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,623 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,554 |
| 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orestis Kyriakidis's chess games?
74 games by Orestis Kyriakidis, from Aug 2019 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 Orestis Kyriakidis has played.
What does Orestis Kyriakidis play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Orestis Kyriakidis opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orestis Kyriakidis answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Orestis Kyriakidis play as White?
As White, Orestis Kyriakidis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orestis Kyriakidis play as Black?
As Black, Orestis Kyriakidis most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Orestis Kyriakidis's FIDE rating?
Orestis Kyriakidis is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Orestis Kyriakidis played?
Our database contains 74 games by Orestis Kyriakidis, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orestis Kyriakidis?
74 games by Orestis Kyriakidis 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.