Prepare against Sotirios Stavropoulos
GRC · World #60,079 classical · FIDE ID 42108802
When preparing against Sotirios Stavropoulos, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 76 games by Sotirios Stavropoulos, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sotirios Stavropoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sotirios Stavropoulos 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 | 1,856 | 1,990 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,022 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,075 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 30 | 13 | 33 | 39.5% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sotirios Stavropoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sotirios Stavropoulos's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 30.6% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Stavropoulos usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Sotirios Stavropoulos's chess games
All 76 games by Sotirios Stavropoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Ioannis Panopoulos | 2,065 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | Lazar M Milosevic | 1,927 | Round 5: Stavropoulos, Sotirios - Milosevic, Lazar M | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Panagiotis Pournaras | 1,924 | Other events in 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | 1st Fischer Random Blitz | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Theodoros Matthaiou | 1,812 | Other events in 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | 1st Fischer Random Blitz | ? |
| Apr 2026 | Panagiotis Sotirakopoulos | 1,786 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,661 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,117 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,196 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,757 |
| ch-GRE U12 Attiki | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,196 |
| Other events in 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | 1st Fischer Random Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,899 |
| chT-GRE U16 14th | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sotirios Stavropoulos's chess games?
76 games by Sotirios Stavropoulos, from Jun 2019 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 Sotirios Stavropoulos has played.
What does Sotirios Stavropoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Sotirios Stavropoulos opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sotirios Stavropoulos answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Sotirios Stavropoulos play as White?
As White, Sotirios Stavropoulos's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sotirios Stavropoulos play as Black?
As Black, Sotirios Stavropoulos most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Sotirios Stavropoulos's FIDE rating?
Sotirios Stavropoulos is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sotirios Stavropoulos played?
Our database contains 76 games by Sotirios Stavropoulos, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sotirios Stavropoulos?
76 games by Sotirios Stavropoulos 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.