Prepare against Sotirios Kivelos
GRC · World #51,267 classical · FIDE ID 4208374
Our database contains 53 games by Sotirios Kivelos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sotirios Kivelos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sotirios Kivelos 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 | 1,888 | 2,041 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,024 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,982 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 26.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sotirios Kivelos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sotirios Kivelos's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Kivelos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kivelos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kivelos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kivelos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Sotirios Kivelos's chess games
All 53 games by Sotirios Kivelos 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Georgios Nikolaou | 2,290 | 4th Thessaloniki Triandrias | E74 |
| Aug 2002 | Nikolaus Zahariou | 2,009 | 10th Nikaia Open | E91 |
| Dec 2005 | Vasilios Volis | 1,920 | 067th Ambelokipi Open | D60 |
| Apr 2003 | Alexandros Diapetis | 1,905 | ch-GRE U20 | D36 |
| Apr 2009 | Konstantinos Kamaretsos | 1,893 | 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| chT-GRE | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
| chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki B local | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,461 |
| 4th Thessaloniki Triandrias | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| Triandria Open | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| Athens Glyfada Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sotirios Kivelos's chess games?
53 games by Sotirios Kivelos, 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 Sotirios Kivelos has played.
What does Sotirios Kivelos play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Sotirios Kivelos opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sotirios Kivelos answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sotirios Kivelos play as White?
As White, Sotirios Kivelos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sotirios Kivelos play as Black?
As Black, Sotirios Kivelos most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Sotirios Kivelos's FIDE rating?
Sotirios Kivelos is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Sotirios Kivelos played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sotirios Kivelos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sotirios Kivelos?
53 games by Sotirios Kivelos 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.