Prepare against Soumela Athanasiou
GRC · World #75,486 classical · FIDE ID 25868748
When preparing against Soumela Athanasiou, expect 1.c4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 61.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Soumela Athanasiou, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Soumela Athanasiou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soumela Athanasiou 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 | 1,804 | 1,847 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,719 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 61 | 36 | 44 | 43.3% |
| As White | 69 | 41 | 11 | 17 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soumela Athanasiou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soumela Athanasiou's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 82.6% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.9% | 90.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 62.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Athanasiou usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Athanasiou usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Athanasiou usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 90.9% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Athanasiou usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Athanasiou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 73.0% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 96.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Soumela Athanasiou's chess games
All 141 games by Soumela Athanasiou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 61 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Antonios Spyrou | 1,857 | Rodos Palace Hotel abve2 International Open - Group A | B13 |
| Feb 2021 | Argiro Petraki | 1,776 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid w | A25 |
| Apr 2021 | Zsolt Takacs | 1,728 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | A20 |
| Apr 2021 | Balazs Apjok | 1,718 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Zaharias Tiakoudis | 1,709 | Rodos Palace Open A 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-GRE U20 Girls | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,401 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,539 |
| ch-GRE Schools Gym-C | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,744 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,654 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,722 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,255 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,594 |
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Where can I find Soumela Athanasiou's chess games?
141 games by Soumela Athanasiou, from Aug 2018 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 Soumela Athanasiou has played.
What does Soumela Athanasiou play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Soumela Athanasiou opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soumela Athanasiou answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Soumela Athanasiou play as White?
As White, Soumela Athanasiou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soumela Athanasiou play as Black?
As Black, Soumela Athanasiou most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Soumela Athanasiou's FIDE rating?
Soumela Athanasiou is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Soumela Athanasiou played?
Our database contains 141 games by Soumela Athanasiou, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soumela Athanasiou?
141 games by Soumela Athanasiou 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.