Prepare against Spyridon Girvalakis
GRC · World #72,375 classical · FIDE ID 4207696
When preparing against Spyridon Girvalakis, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Spyridon Girvalakis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Girvalakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Girvalakis 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 | 1,813 | 2,150 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 55 | 18 | 54 | 43.3% |
| As White | 64 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Girvalakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Girvalakis's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 78.1% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.9% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues c3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Girvalakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 37.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 31.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Spyridon Girvalakis's chess games
All 127 games by Spyridon Girvalakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Georgios Kourtesis | 2,275 | ch-Piraeus 32nd | B01 |
| Jun 2009 | Alexandros Gogolis | 2,267 | 13th Heraklio Open | B01 |
| Mar 2011 | Dimitrios Delithanasis | 2,202 | 111th Ambelokipi Open | A39 |
| Sep 1999 | Evangelos Babaniotis | 2,105 | Glyfada Open 1st | B01 |
| Aug 2001 | Aggelos Sismanis | 2,094 | 9th Nikaia Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfu Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| 5th Heraklion SOI Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 17th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 11th Heraklio Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
| 111th Ambelokipi Open | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 130th Ambelokipi Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 16th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Girvalakis's chess games?
127 games by Spyridon Girvalakis, from Apr 2003 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 Spyridon Girvalakis has played.
What does Spyridon Girvalakis play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Spyridon Girvalakis opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Girvalakis answers 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Girvalakis play as White?
As White, Spyridon Girvalakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Girvalakis play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Girvalakis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Spyridon Girvalakis's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Girvalakis is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Spyridon Girvalakis played?
Our database contains 127 games by Spyridon Girvalakis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Girvalakis?
127 games by Spyridon Girvalakis 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.