Prepare against Panagiotis Kostas
GRC · World #5,914 classical · FIDE ID 4214226
When preparing against Panagiotis Kostas, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Panagiotis Kostas, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Panagiotis Kostas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panagiotis Kostas 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 | 2,250 | 2,250 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,082 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,237 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 53 | 16 | 69 | 38.4% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 6 | 38 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 10 | 31 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panagiotis Kostas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panagiotis Kostas's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 67.6% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 21 | 29.6% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kostas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 37.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 24.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 78.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| b5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Panagiotis Kostas's chess games
All 138 games by Panagiotis Kostas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 53 wins, 16 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,395 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,366 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 2,358 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Barnabas Kovacsy | 2,304 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C77 |
| Jul 2008 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,296 | 31st Aegean Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,329 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 47th Aegean Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| 3rd Thessaloniki SKG Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panagiotis Kostas's chess games?
138 games by Panagiotis Kostas, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Panagiotis Kostas has played.
What does Panagiotis Kostas play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Panagiotis Kostas opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panagiotis Kostas answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...b5 (9% of games).
What openings does Panagiotis Kostas play as White?
As White, Panagiotis Kostas's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panagiotis Kostas play as Black?
As Black, Panagiotis Kostas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Panagiotis Kostas's FIDE rating?
Panagiotis Kostas is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Panagiotis Kostas played?
Our database contains 138 games by Panagiotis Kostas, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 16 draws, 69 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panagiotis Kostas?
138 games by Panagiotis Kostas 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.