Prepare against Panagiotis Tzagarakis
GRC · World #7,799 classical · FIDE ID 25806009
When preparing against Panagiotis Tzagarakis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Panagiotis Tzagarakis, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Panagiotis Tzagarakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panagiotis Tzagarakis 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 | 2,210 | 2,210 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,975 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 118 | 40 | 95 | 46.6% |
| As White | 123 | 63 | 24 | 36 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 130 | 55 | 16 | 59 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panagiotis Tzagarakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panagiotis Tzagarakis's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 100.0% | 61.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tzagarakis usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tzagarakis usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tzagarakis usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 81.3% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 18.8% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 44.4% | 46.9% |
Panagiotis Tzagarakis's chess games
All 253 games by Panagiotis Tzagarakis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 118 wins, 40 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/3/17 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Radoslaw Barski | 2,410 | 17th Paleochora Open | B48 |
| Apr 2022 | Christos Krallis | 2,398 | ch-GRE U18 | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | James Eden | 2,335 | 16th Paleochora Open | B56 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikolaos Gouloutis | 2,325 | 52nd chT-GRE | E11 |
| Jul 2024 | Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos | 2,318 | 51st chT-GRE | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2022 | 38 | 19 | 1,802 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 25 | 14.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,649 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,866 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gymnasia A 30th | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,785 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,575 |
| ch-GRE South U16 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panagiotis Tzagarakis's chess games?
253 games by Panagiotis Tzagarakis, from Nov 2013 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 Tzagarakis has played.
What does Panagiotis Tzagarakis play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Panagiotis Tzagarakis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panagiotis Tzagarakis answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Panagiotis Tzagarakis play as White?
As White, Panagiotis Tzagarakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panagiotis Tzagarakis play as Black?
As Black, Panagiotis Tzagarakis most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Panagiotis Tzagarakis's FIDE rating?
Panagiotis Tzagarakis is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Panagiotis Tzagarakis played?
Our database contains 253 games by Panagiotis Tzagarakis, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 40 draws, 95 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panagiotis Tzagarakis?
253 games by Panagiotis Tzagarakis 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.