Prepare against Nikolaos Ornithopoulos
GRC · World #66,077 classical · FIDE ID 4202457
When preparing against Nikolaos Ornithopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Nikolaos Ornithopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Ornithopoulos 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 | 1,834 | 2,165 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,975 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,866 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 67 | 55 | 104 | 29.6% |
| As White | 114 | 31 | 28 | 55 | 27.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 36 | 27 | 49 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 54.4% | 33.9% |
| c4 | 26 | 22.8% | 44.2% |
| g3 | 16 | 14.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Ornithopoulos usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 63.8% | 41.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 71.1% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's chess games
All 226 games by Nikolaos Ornithopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 55 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1977 | Vitomir Arapovic | 2,430 | 3rd Kallithea-B | E61 |
| Mar 1976 | Juan Rafael Betancort Curbelo | 2,360 | chT-EU 06th Group5 | A18 |
| Jan 1984 | Alkis Martidis | 2,320 | Athens | B42 |
| Sep 2022 | Andreas Kofidis | 2,294 | 29th Nikaia Open | C07 |
| Sep 2002 | Abel Justo Davalos Prieto | 2,284 | Kallithea Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 1971 | 21 | 10 | – |
| 17th Olympiad Final C | 1966 | 12 | 7.5 | – |
| 22nd Nikaia Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,979 |
| 4th Nikaia Open | 1985 | 8 | 1 | 1,990 |
| 29th Nikaia Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| 19th Nikaia Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| 20th Nikaia Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's chess games?
226 games by Nikolaos Ornithopoulos, from Apr 2003 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 Nikolaos Ornithopoulos has played.
What does Nikolaos Ornithopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Ornithopoulos opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Ornithopoulos answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Ornithopoulos play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Ornithopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Ornithopoulos most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Nikolaos Ornithopoulos's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Ornithopoulos is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Nikolaos Ornithopoulos played?
Our database contains 226 games by Nikolaos Ornithopoulos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 55 draws, 104 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Ornithopoulos?
226 games by Nikolaos Ornithopoulos 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.