Prepare against Petros Valden
GRC · World #9,446 classical · FIDE ID 4203852
Our database contains 303 games by Petros Valden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petros Valden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petros Valden 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 Valden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petros Valden'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) — Valden usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Valden usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Valden usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Valden usually continues Nc3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Valden usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Valden 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 Valden's chess games
All 303 games by Petros Valden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 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 Valden's chess games?
303 games by Petros Valden, from Apr 2003 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 Petros Valden has played.
What does Petros Valden play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Petros Valden opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petros Valden 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 Valden play as White?
As White, Petros Valden'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 Valden play as Black?
As Black, Petros Valden 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 Valden's FIDE rating?
Petros Valden 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 Valden played?
Our database contains 303 games by Petros Valden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 80 draws, 103 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petros Valden?
303 games by Petros Valden 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.