Prepare against Spiridon Nikolaou
GRC · World #17,204 classical · FIDE ID 4264398
Our database contains 187 games by Spiridon Nikolaou, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spiridon Nikolaou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spiridon Nikolaou 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 | 2,083 | 2,252 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,075 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 70 | 54 | 63 | 37.4% |
| As White | 97 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 21 | 34 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spiridon Nikolaou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spiridon Nikolaou's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 68.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.4% | 30.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 30.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Nikolaou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 79.6% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Spiridon Nikolaou's chess games
All 187 games by Spiridon Nikolaou in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 70 wins, 54 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Sipke Ernst | 2,540 | 13th Paleochora Open | D17 |
| Aug 2017 | Emil Stefanov | 2,466 | 26th Kavala Open | A42 |
| Aug 2018 | Ke Mu | 2,446 | 27th Kavala Open | E90 |
| Aug 2017 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,427 | 26th Kavala Open | E90 |
| Jul 2023 | Misa Pap | 2,407 | Aegean Open 46th | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2016 | 22 | 14 | 1,957 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 25th Nikaia Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 23rd Nikaia Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Aegean Open 46th | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 48th chT-GRE | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| 5th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spiridon Nikolaou's chess games?
187 games by Spiridon Nikolaou, from Mar 2010 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 Spiridon Nikolaou has played.
What does Spiridon Nikolaou play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Spiridon Nikolaou opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spiridon Nikolaou answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Spiridon Nikolaou play as White?
As White, Spiridon Nikolaou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spiridon Nikolaou play as Black?
As Black, Spiridon Nikolaou most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Spiridon Nikolaou's FIDE rating?
Spiridon Nikolaou is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (May 2019).
How many games has Spiridon Nikolaou played?
Our database contains 187 games by Spiridon Nikolaou, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 54 draws, 63 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spiridon Nikolaou?
187 games by Spiridon Nikolaou 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.