Prepare against Spyridon Kefalas
GRC · World #26,456 classical · FIDE ID 4215389
When preparing against Spyridon Kefalas, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Spyridon Kefalas, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Kefalas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Kefalas 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 | 2,008 | 2,021 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,976 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 31.4% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Kefalas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Kefalas's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 80.6% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kefalas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Spyridon Kefalas's chess games
All 70 games by Spyridon Kefalas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Jul 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Fotis Margaritis | 2,194 | 4th Petroupoli Open | B18 |
| Apr 2012 | Evaggelos Kostopoulos | 2,168 | Athens Open 03-A | A25 |
| Aug 2007 | Panayotis Balaskas | 2,145 | 15th Nikaia Open | B92 |
| May 2012 | Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos | 2,095 | 4th Petroupoli Open | A30 |
| Jan 2012 | Georgios Papadopoulos | 2,046 | ch-GRE U20 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| Athens Open 03-A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Chalkidiki Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,978 |
| 4th Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 6 | 5 | 2,174 |
| 1st Anogia Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Kefalas's chess games?
70 games by Spyridon Kefalas, from Jan 2006 to Jul 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 Kefalas has played.
What does Spyridon Kefalas play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Spyridon Kefalas opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Kefalas answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Kefalas play as White?
As White, Spyridon Kefalas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Kefalas play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Kefalas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Spyridon Kefalas's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Kefalas is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Spyridon Kefalas played?
Our database contains 70 games by Spyridon Kefalas, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Kefalas?
70 games by Spyridon Kefalas 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.