Prepare against Panagiotis Kostas
GRC · World #6,984 classical · FIDE ID 4214226
Our database contains 130 games by Panagiotis Kostas, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 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 | 2,225 | 2,227 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,082 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,237 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 50 | 16 | 64 | 38.5% |
| As White | 67 | 25 | 6 | 36 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 25 | 10 | 28 | 39.7% |
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 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 70.1% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 20 | 29.9% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% 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, 47.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kostas usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% 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 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 40.0% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| b5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Panagiotis Kostas's chess games
All 130 games by Panagiotis Kostas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 50 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| 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 | Group A | Lower boards | A48 |
| Jul 2008 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,296 | 31st Aegean Open | D01 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandros Isaakidis | 2,208 | 3rd Thessaloniki SKG Open | C00 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexandros Dounis | 2,190 | 15th Nikaia Open | E02 |
| Jun 2006 | Nikolaos Ornithopoulos | 2,145 | 10th Heraclion Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Aegean Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,006 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| 3rd Thessaloniki SKG Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| Athens Open 05 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panagiotis Kostas's chess games?
130 games by Panagiotis Kostas, from Jul 2005 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 Panagiotis Kostas has played.
What does Panagiotis Kostas play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Panagiotis Kostas opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panagiotis Kostas answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...b5 (10% 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); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 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); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Panagiotis Kostas's FIDE rating?
Panagiotis Kostas is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Panagiotis Kostas played?
Our database contains 130 games by Panagiotis Kostas, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panagiotis Kostas?
130 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.