Prepare against Spyridon Naoum
GRC · World #4,342 classical · FIDE ID 4227506
When preparing against Spyridon Naoum, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Spyridon Naoum, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Naoum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Naoum 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 | 2,293 | 2,376 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,274 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,256 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 239 | 119 | 187 | 43.9% |
| As White | 266 | 123 | 60 | 83 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 279 | 116 | 59 | 104 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Naoum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Naoum's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 86.5% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 8.3% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Naoum usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Naoum usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Naoum usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Naoum usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Naoum usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Naoum usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 89.7% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 63.1% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 28.6% | 39.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Spyridon Naoum's chess games
All 545 games by Spyridon Naoum in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 239 wins, 119 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 44 | 16/12/16 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 94 | 41/23/30 | 43.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,561 | 15th Paleochora Open | E62 |
| Jul 2009 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,559 | 1st Rethymno Open | A32 |
| Jul 2019 | Stelios Halkias | 2,553 | 47th chT-GRE | D36 |
| Jul 2018 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,551 | 11th Paleochora Open | E20 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexandr Kharitonov | 2,534 | 2nd Paleochora Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 2,046 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,085 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2013 | 15 | 11 | 2,113 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2009 | 14 | 9 | 1,840 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,395 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Naoum's chess games?
545 games by Spyridon Naoum, from Jul 2008 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 Naoum has played.
What does Spyridon Naoum play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Spyridon Naoum opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Naoum answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Naoum play as White?
As White, Spyridon Naoum's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Naoum play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Naoum most often plays: Sicilian (94 games, 43.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Spyridon Naoum's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Naoum is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Spyridon Naoum played?
Our database contains 545 games by Spyridon Naoum, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 119 draws, 187 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Naoum?
545 games by Spyridon Naoum 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.