Prepare against Petros Wallden
CM · GRC · World #9,520 classical · FIDE ID 4203852
When preparing against Petros Wallden, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Petros Wallden, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petros Wallden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petros Wallden 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 | 2,178 | 2,243 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,170 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,172 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 120 | 80 | 103 | 39.6% |
| As White | 144 | 55 | 41 | 48 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 159 | 65 | 39 | 55 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petros Wallden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petros Wallden's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 36.1% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 44 | 30.6% | 34.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 23.6% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 9.7% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Wallden usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Wallden usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Wallden usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wallden usually continues Nc3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wallden usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wallden usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 97.3% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 87.0% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Petros Wallden's chess games
All 303 games by Petros Wallden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 120 wins, 80 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,529 | 1st Isthmia Open | A57 |
| Aug 1998 | Srdjan Carnic | 2,415 | 8th Kavala Open | A57 |
| Jan 2000 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,365 | 08th Nikaia Open | D36 |
| Jan 1997 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,335 | chT-GRE | A35 |
| Jul 2007 | Alexandros Tsilidis | 2,310 | 2nd Crete Summer Cup | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 2,201 |
| chT-GRE | 1997 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 3rd Patras Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,434 |
| 33rd Aegean Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| 1st Isthmia Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,337 |
| Patras Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,332 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 10th Athens Smaok Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petros Wallden's chess games?
303 games by Petros Wallden, from Apr 2003 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 Petros Wallden has played.
What does Petros Wallden play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Petros Wallden opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petros Wallden answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Petros Wallden play as White?
As White, Petros Wallden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petros Wallden play as Black?
As Black, Petros Wallden most often plays: Benoni Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Petros Wallden's FIDE rating?
Petros Wallden is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Petros Wallden played?
Our database contains 303 games by Petros Wallden, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 80 draws, 103 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petros Wallden?
303 games by Petros Wallden 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.