Prepare against Panayotis Sklavounos
GRC · World #61,853 classical · FIDE ID 4202015
When preparing against Panayotis Sklavounos, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Panayotis Sklavounos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Panayotis Sklavounos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panayotis Sklavounos 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 | 1,849 | 2,083 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,962 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,989 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 50 | 22 | 92 | 30.5% |
| As White | 82 | 25 | 9 | 48 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 13 | 44 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panayotis Sklavounos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panayotis Sklavounos's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 79.3% | 36.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.5% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sklavounos usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 33.3% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Panayotis Sklavounos's chess games
All 164 games by Panayotis Sklavounos 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: 50 wins, 22 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Zunian Li | 2,450 | Piraeus Memorial | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Robert Bellin | 2,395 | Komotini Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Konstantinos Nikolaidis | 2,315 | Kavala Open 05th | C55 |
| Jul 2016 | Haralambos Tsakiris | 2,298 | 44th chT-GRE | D02 |
| Jan 1986 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 2,295 | Piraeus Memorial | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foivitika Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-GRE 32nd | 1982 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| Patras Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 1st Aspropyrgos Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,723 |
| 10th Heraclion Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,925 |
| Piraeus Memorial | 1986 | 8 | 5 | 2,446 |
| Ikaria Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,224 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panayotis Sklavounos's chess games?
164 games by Panayotis Sklavounos, 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 Sklavounos has played.
What does Panayotis Sklavounos play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Panayotis Sklavounos opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panayotis Sklavounos answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Panayotis Sklavounos play as White?
As White, Panayotis Sklavounos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panayotis Sklavounos play as Black?
As Black, Panayotis Sklavounos most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Panayotis Sklavounos's FIDE rating?
Panayotis Sklavounos is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Panayotis Sklavounos played?
Our database contains 164 games by Panayotis Sklavounos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 22 draws, 92 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panayotis Sklavounos?
164 games by Panayotis Sklavounos 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.