Prepare against Solon Raptakis
GRC · World #72,263 classical · FIDE ID 4210905
When preparing against Solon Raptakis, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 47 games by Solon Raptakis, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Solon Raptakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Solon Raptakis 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 | 1,814 | 2,065 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,914 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,914 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 31.9% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Solon Raptakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Solon Raptakis's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 59.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Raptakis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Solon Raptakis's chess games
All 47 games by Solon Raptakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E57 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Dimitrios Delithanasis | 2,224 | 1st Athens Kaissa Open | C54 |
| Sep 2009 | Spyridon Ilandzis | 2,192 | 1st Athens Kaissa Open | B15 |
| Jan 2013 | Loukas Papadimitriou | 2,098 | 19th Athens Smaok Open | D03 |
| Feb 2020 | Zacharias Dionysopoulos | 1,937 | 4th Petroupoli Dias CM | A36 |
| Jan 2020 | Anastasios Koukas | 1,936 | 4th Petroupoli Dias CM | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Autumn | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 4th Petroupoli Dias CM | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 18th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,300 |
| 19th Athens Smaok Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,905 |
| Athens Smaok 1900+ Open 9th | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open 06th | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,080 |
| 85th Ambelokipi Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,833 |
| 1st Athens Kaissa Open | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Solon Raptakis's chess games?
47 games by Solon Raptakis, from Jan 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 Solon Raptakis has played.
What does Solon Raptakis play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Solon Raptakis opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Solon Raptakis answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...b5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Solon Raptakis play as White?
As White, Solon Raptakis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Solon Raptakis play as Black?
As Black, Solon Raptakis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Solon Raptakis's FIDE rating?
Solon Raptakis is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Solon Raptakis played?
Our database contains 47 games by Solon Raptakis, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Solon Raptakis?
47 games by Solon Raptakis 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.