Prepare against Panayotis Kalaitzoglou
GRC · World #13,116 classical · FIDE ID 4202422
When preparing against Panayotis Kalaitzoglou, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 33.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Panayotis Kalaitzoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panayotis Kalaitzoglou 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 | 2,127 | 2,213 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 36 | 40 | 74 | 24.0% |
| As White | 75 | 17 | 23 | 35 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 19 | 17 | 39 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 98.7% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kalaitzoglou usually continues c3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kalaitzoglou usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kalaitzoglou usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kalaitzoglou usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 90.0% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's chess games
All 150 games by Panayotis Kalaitzoglou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 11/9/13 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,504 | 9th Barcelona Sants Open | C78 |
| Oct 2010 | Jan Sodoma | 2,343 | 26th EU-Cup | C45 |
| Apr 2006 | Ararat Santrian | 2,328 | 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | D36 |
| Jul 2008 | Georgios Mastrokoukos | 2,325 | 36th chT-GRE | B14 |
| Aug 1999 | Nikolaos Skalkotas | 2,320 | Chania Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,216 |
| 34th chT-GRE | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| 37th chT-GRE | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Chania Open | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 2,190 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's chess games?
150 games by Panayotis Kalaitzoglou, from Apr 2003 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 Panayotis Kalaitzoglou has played.
What does Panayotis Kalaitzoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Panayotis Kalaitzoglou opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panayotis Kalaitzoglou answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Panayotis Kalaitzoglou play as White?
As White, Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panayotis Kalaitzoglou play as Black?
As Black, Panayotis Kalaitzoglou most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Panayotis Kalaitzoglou's FIDE rating?
Panayotis Kalaitzoglou is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Panayotis Kalaitzoglou played?
Our database contains 150 games by Panayotis Kalaitzoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panayotis Kalaitzoglou?
150 games by Panayotis Kalaitzoglou 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.