Prepare against Spyridon Kapnisis
GM · GRC · World #2,450 classical · FIDE ID 4203445
When preparing against Spyridon Kapnisis, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 976 games by Spyridon Kapnisis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Kapnisis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Kapnisis 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 | 2,361 | 2,529 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,459 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,437 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 976 | 415 | 316 | 245 | 42.5% |
| As White | 487 | 221 | 160 | 106 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 489 | 194 | 156 | 139 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Kapnisis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Kapnisis's side.
First moves as White (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 67.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 91 | 18.7% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 49 | 10.1% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.9% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues d4 (44.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kapnisis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 55.3% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 93 | 36.2% | 57.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.9% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 91 | 58.7% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 37.4% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Spyridon Kapnisis's chess games
All 976 games by Spyridon Kapnisis 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: 415 wins, 316 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 49 | 22/11/16 | 44.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/13/10 | 45.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/14/10 | 17.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,691 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | C73 |
| Mar 2009 | Boris Savchenko | 2,654 | 10th ch-EU | B57 |
| Jul 2012 | Evgeny Postny | 2,653 | 4th Rethymno Open | B12 |
| Jul 2009 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,637 | 37th chT-GRE | B15 |
| Jul 2010 | Csaba Balogh | 2,628 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,462 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1995 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| Ikaros Open | 2003 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,414 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,362 |
| Pagrati 1st | 2006 | 11 | 9 | 2,478 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,491 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioannis Nikolaidis (24 games) · Hristos Banikas (18 games) · Vasilios Kotronias (18 games) · Athanasios Mastrovasilis (14 games) · Dimitrios Mastrovasilis (13 games) · Georgios Mitsis (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Kapnisis's chess games?
976 games by Spyridon Kapnisis, 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 Kapnisis has played.
What does Spyridon Kapnisis play on the first move as White?
Across 487 games with White in our database, Spyridon Kapnisis opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Kapnisis answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Kapnisis play as White?
As White, Spyridon Kapnisis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 487 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Kapnisis play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Kapnisis most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (24 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 489 games.
What is Spyridon Kapnisis's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Kapnisis is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Spyridon Kapnisis played?
Our database contains 976 games by Spyridon Kapnisis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 415 wins, 316 draws, 245 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Kapnisis?
976 games by Spyridon Kapnisis 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.