Prepare against Orestis Tsouchnikas
GRC · World #73,898 classical · FIDE ID 25811150
When preparing against Orestis Tsouchnikas, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 83 games by Orestis Tsouchnikas, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Orestis Tsouchnikas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orestis Tsouchnikas 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 | 1,809 | 1,818 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,749 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 33 | 17 | 33 | 39.8% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orestis Tsouchnikas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orestis Tsouchnikas's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 89.7% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tsouchnikas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Tsouchnikas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Tsouchnikas usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsouchnikas usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tsouchnikas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Orestis Tsouchnikas's chess games
All 83 games by Orestis Tsouchnikas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Vasileios Sarantos | 2,092 | Kalamaria Blitz Open | C01 |
| Jan 2020 | Hristos Almaliotis | 1,918 | 42nd Thessaloniki White Tower Open | A04 |
| Apr 2022 | Theodoros Vasiliadis | 1,840 | Thessaloniki Triandria Open 13th | B20 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikolaos Xant Georgiadis | 1,802 | 49th chT-GRE | C68 |
| Jun 2017 | Georgios Papidakis | 1,635 | ch-GRE U12 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,444 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,580 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,754 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,443 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,616 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| 42nd Thessaloniki White Tower Open | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,839 |
| 48th chT2-GRE | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orestis Tsouchnikas's chess games?
83 games by Orestis Tsouchnikas, from Nov 2013 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 Tsouchnikas has played.
What does Orestis Tsouchnikas play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Orestis Tsouchnikas opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orestis Tsouchnikas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Orestis Tsouchnikas play as White?
As White, Orestis Tsouchnikas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orestis Tsouchnikas play as Black?
As Black, Orestis Tsouchnikas most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Orestis Tsouchnikas's FIDE rating?
Orestis Tsouchnikas is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Orestis Tsouchnikas played?
Our database contains 83 games by Orestis Tsouchnikas, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orestis Tsouchnikas?
83 games by Orestis Tsouchnikas 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.