Prepare against Panagiotis Michelakos
FM · GRC · World #3,384 classical · FIDE ID 4216067
When preparing against Panagiotis Michelakos, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 491 games by Panagiotis Michelakos, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Panagiotis Michelakos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panagiotis Michelakos 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 | 2,324 | 2,348 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,212 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,180 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 491 | 233 | 109 | 149 | 47.5% |
| As White | 243 | 127 | 57 | 59 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 248 | 106 | 52 | 90 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panagiotis Michelakos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panagiotis Michelakos's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 53.9% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 85 | 35.0% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Michelakos usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 70.0% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 20.8% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.8% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Panagiotis Michelakos's chess games
All 491 games by Panagiotis Michelakos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 233 wins, 109 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,683 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jan 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,683 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Feb 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | A33 |
| Feb 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 97 | 55 | 2,445 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 1,952 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2012 | 16 | 12 | 2,053 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,066 |
| ch-GRE U18/20 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panagiotis Michelakos's chess games?
491 games by Panagiotis Michelakos, from Apr 2006 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 Michelakos has played.
What does Panagiotis Michelakos play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Panagiotis Michelakos opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panagiotis Michelakos answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Panagiotis Michelakos play as White?
As White, Panagiotis Michelakos's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 76.5% win rate); London System (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panagiotis Michelakos play as Black?
As Black, Panagiotis Michelakos most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Panagiotis Michelakos's FIDE rating?
Panagiotis Michelakos is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Panagiotis Michelakos played?
Our database contains 491 games by Panagiotis Michelakos, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 109 draws, 149 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panagiotis Michelakos?
491 games by Panagiotis Michelakos 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.