Prepare against Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos
GRC · World #62,730 classical · FIDE ID 4207408
When preparing against Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 55 games by Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos 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 | 1,846 | 2,029 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 2,028 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,973 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 23.6% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 22.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 22.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Giannakoulopoulos usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's chess games
All 55 games by Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Nikolaos Makris | 2,210 | Heraklio Open | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Froso Kasioura | 2,186 | Heraklio Open | C00 |
| Aug 2013 | Theodoros Panagos | 1,790 | 21st Nikaia Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| Heraklio Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 16th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 18th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,317 |
| 21st Nikaia Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 25th Nikaia Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,740 |
| 28th chT-GRE | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,725 |
| Nikeas Spring Open A | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's chess games?
55 games by Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos, from Jul 2005 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 Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos has played.
What does Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos play as White?
As White, Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos played?
Our database contains 55 games by Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos?
55 games by Spyridon Giannakoulopoulos 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.