Prepare against Panayotis Papadopoulos
CM · GRC · World #3,783 classical · FIDE ID 4222636
When preparing against Panayotis Papadopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Panayotis Papadopoulos, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Panayotis Papadopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panayotis Papadopoulos 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 | 2,310 | 2,333 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,096 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,181 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 143 | 120 | 115 | 37.8% |
| As White | 189 | 80 | 58 | 51 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 189 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panayotis Papadopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panayotis Papadopoulos's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 51.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 29.6% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 19 | 10.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.6% | 90.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Papadopoulos usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 85.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 90.7% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Panayotis Papadopoulos's chess games
All 378 games by Panayotis Papadopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 143 wins, 120 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,630 | Chania Open | B31 |
| Jan 2018 | Filip Pancevski | 2,498 | 40th Thessaloniki White Tower Open | A41 |
| Apr 2018 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,452 | 11th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Mohamed Anees M | 2,431 | 34th Kavala Open | A01 |
| Jul 2019 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,426 | 47th chT-GRE | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2008 | 17 | 13 | 2,010 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2012 | 12 | 4 | 1,749 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,846 |
| 6th Anogia Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 42nd Thessaloniki White Tower Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Thessaloniki SKG Open A 1st | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panayotis Papadopoulos's chess games?
378 games by Panayotis Papadopoulos, from Jan 2007 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 Panayotis Papadopoulos has played.
What does Panayotis Papadopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Panayotis Papadopoulos opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panayotis Papadopoulos answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Panayotis Papadopoulos play as White?
As White, Panayotis Papadopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); London System (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panayotis Papadopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Panayotis Papadopoulos most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Panayotis Papadopoulos's FIDE rating?
Panayotis Papadopoulos is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Panayotis Papadopoulos played?
Our database contains 378 games by Panayotis Papadopoulos, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 120 draws, 115 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panayotis Papadopoulos?
378 games by Panayotis Papadopoulos 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.