Prepare against Panagiotis Spirou
GRC · World #9,661 classical · FIDE ID 4213289
When preparing against Panagiotis Spirou, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 121 games by Panagiotis Spirou, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Panagiotis Spirou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panagiotis Spirou 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 | 2,176 | 2,216 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,183 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 58 | 38 | 25 | 47.9% |
| As White | 59 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panagiotis Spirou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panagiotis Spirou's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 78.0% | 69.6% |
| a3 | 11 | 18.6% | 86.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Spirou usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Spirou usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Spirou usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 19% of White games, 86.4% score
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Spirou usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Spirou usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Spirou usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 62.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Panagiotis Spirou's chess games
All 121 games by Panagiotis Spirou in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 58 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,349 | 15th Nikaia Open | A07 |
| Jan 2005 | Ioannis K. Papadopoulos | 2,241 | ch-GRE U14 | C68 |
| Dec 2007 | Alexandros Dounis | 2,190 | Egaleo Neanika Attikis U18 | B01 |
| Sep 2006 | Tengiz Kharlampidi | 2,181 | Peiraikos 60th Anniv Open | B32 |
| Jul 2014 | Georgios Spyropoulos | 2,173 | 42nd chT-GRE | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2007 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,093 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,248 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panagiotis Spirou's chess games?
121 games by Panagiotis Spirou, from Jan 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 Spirou has played.
What does Panagiotis Spirou play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Panagiotis Spirou opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.a3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panagiotis Spirou answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Panagiotis Spirou play as White?
As White, Panagiotis Spirou's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panagiotis Spirou play as Black?
As Black, Panagiotis Spirou most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Panagiotis Spirou's FIDE rating?
Panagiotis Spirou is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Panagiotis Spirou played?
Our database contains 121 games by Panagiotis Spirou, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panagiotis Spirou?
121 games by Panagiotis Spirou 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.