Prepare against Nikolaos Sandalakis
CM · GRC · World #6,883 classical · FIDE ID 4222890
Our database contains 268 games by Nikolaos Sandalakis, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaos Sandalakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaos Sandalakis 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 | 2,227 | 2,251 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,105 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 94 | 72 | 102 | 35.1% |
| As White | 136 | 57 | 38 | 41 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 132 | 37 | 34 | 61 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaos Sandalakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaos Sandalakis's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 98.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sandalakis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 91.0% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 60.5% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Nikolaos Sandalakis's chess games
All 268 games by Nikolaos Sandalakis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 94 wins, 72 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,534 | 24th Nikaia Open | C83 |
| Nov 2023 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,473 | 4th Heraklion Tal Memorial | C60 |
| Jul 2024 | Georgios Mitsis | 2,374 | 51st chT-GRE | B33 |
| Dec 2017 | Anastasios Pavlidis | 2,358 | ch-GRE 67th | B81 |
| Jul 2018 | Panagiotis Hristodoulou | 2,329 | 46th chT-GRE | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mediterranean U20 | 2013 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,894 |
| Heraklion Gazi Open | 2007 | 15 | 9 | 1,856 |
| 4th Heraklion Tal Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,871 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| 3rd Heraklion Tal Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-GRE 67th | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaos Sandalakis's chess games?
268 games by Nikolaos Sandalakis, from Oct 2007 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 Nikolaos Sandalakis has played.
What does Nikolaos Sandalakis play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Nikolaos Sandalakis opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaos Sandalakis answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolaos Sandalakis play as White?
As White, Nikolaos Sandalakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaos Sandalakis play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaos Sandalakis most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Nikolaos Sandalakis's FIDE rating?
Nikolaos Sandalakis is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (May 2022).
How many games has Nikolaos Sandalakis played?
Our database contains 268 games by Nikolaos Sandalakis, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 72 draws, 102 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaos Sandalakis?
268 games by Nikolaos Sandalakis 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.