Prepare against Panteleimon Tzouganakis
GRC · World #7,038 classical · FIDE ID 4215826
Our database contains 331 games by Panteleimon Tzouganakis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Panteleimon Tzouganakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panteleimon Tzouganakis 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 | 2,196 | 2,233 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,217 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,287 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 156 | 80 | 95 | 47.1% |
| As White | 168 | 81 | 41 | 46 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 75 | 39 | 49 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panteleimon Tzouganakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panteleimon Tzouganakis's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 98.2% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tzouganakis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 65.9% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 17.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 8.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 94.8% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.2% | 100.0% |
Panteleimon Tzouganakis's chess games
All 331 games by Panteleimon Tzouganakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 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: 156 wins, 80 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,542 | European Blitz 2025 | B85 |
| Jul 2016 | Jacek Stopa | 2,462 | 9th Paleochora Open | C13 |
| Jul 2011 | Vadim Z Faibisovich | 2,409 | 3rd Rethymno Open | B85 |
| Jul 2024 | Christos Krallis | 2,348 | 51st chT-GRE | B52 |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Poobalasingam | 2,326 | 2nd Rethymno Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2010 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2006 | 24 | 17.5 | 1,338 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2008 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2012 | 15 | 10 | 2,026 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,069 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,066 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panteleimon Tzouganakis's chess games?
331 games by Panteleimon Tzouganakis, from Apr 2006 to Jul 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 Panteleimon Tzouganakis has played.
What does Panteleimon Tzouganakis play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Panteleimon Tzouganakis opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panteleimon Tzouganakis answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Panteleimon Tzouganakis play as White?
As White, Panteleimon Tzouganakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panteleimon Tzouganakis play as Black?
As Black, Panteleimon Tzouganakis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Panteleimon Tzouganakis's FIDE rating?
Panteleimon Tzouganakis is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Panteleimon Tzouganakis played?
Our database contains 331 games by Panteleimon Tzouganakis, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 80 draws, 95 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panteleimon Tzouganakis?
331 games by Panteleimon Tzouganakis 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.