Prepare against Spyridon Skembris
GM · GRC · World #5,211 classical · FIDE ID 4200020
When preparing against Spyridon Skembris, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.7% over 76 games.
Our database contains 2,418 games by Spyridon Skembris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spyridon Skembris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spyridon Skembris 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 | 2,267 | 2,475 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,375 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,375 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,418 | 979 | 1,002 | 435 | 40.5% |
| As White | 1,227 | 545 | 520 | 160 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 1,191 | 434 | 482 | 275 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spyridon Skembris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spyridon Skembris's side.
First moves as White (1,227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 901 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 226 | 18.4% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 6.1% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 1.5% | 55.6% |
| g4 | 4 | 0.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Skembris usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Skembris usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Skembris usually continues c4 (79.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Skembris usually continues Nc3 (69.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skembris usually continues g3 (79.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Skembris usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (542 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 200 | 36.9% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 144 | 26.6% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 105 | 19.4% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 63 | 11.6% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 22 | 4.1% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 246 | 59.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 106 | 25.7% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 33 | 8.0% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 15 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.7% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
Spyridon Skembris's chess games
All 2,418 games by Spyridon Skembris 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: 979 wins, 1,002 draws, 435 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 125 | 51/56/17 | 40.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 105 | 51/41/13 | 48.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 105 | 33/63/9 | 31.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 101 | 49/37/15 | 48.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 86 | 37/36/13 | 43.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 65 | 37/17/11 | 56.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 25/20/3 | 52.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 17/21/5 | 39.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 16/19/3 | 42.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 16/16/6 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 83 | 45/21/17 | 54.2% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 76 | 15/35/26 | 19.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 62 | 28/27/7 | 45.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 62 | 16/29/17 | 25.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 60 | 25/23/12 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 49 | 27/13/9 | 55.1% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 9/25/9 | 20.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 24/10/9 | 55.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 37 | 13/14/10 | 35.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 34 | 9/15/10 | 26.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,643 | 5th Cutro | A43 |
| Jul 2012 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,627 | 5th Paleochora Open | E90 |
| Jan 1993 | Jan H Timman | 2,620 | Corfu Match | E15 |
| Feb 2006 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,607 | Cannes Open | D07 |
| Jan 1995 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,590 | Corfu | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 2007 | 138 | 88.5 | 2,491 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 1998 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,541 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 32 | 20 | 2,470 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,516 |
| Athens | 1991 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,473 |
| Cannes Open | 2006 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,418 |
| Karditsa | 1996 | 25 | 13 | 2,523 |
| Balkaniad | 1994 | 25 | 13 | 2,474 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasilios Kotronias (41 games) · Efstratios Grivas (30 games) · Ioannis Nikolaidis (23 games) · Hristos Banikas (20 games) · Athanasios Mastrovasilis (17 games) · Igor Miladinovic (15 games) · Konstantinos Moutousis (14 games) · Andreas Kofidis (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spyridon Skembris's chess games?
2,418 games by Spyridon Skembris, 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 Skembris has played.
What does Spyridon Skembris play on the first move as White?
Across 1,227 games with White in our database, Spyridon Skembris opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spyridon Skembris answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Spyridon Skembris play as White?
As White, Spyridon Skembris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (125 games, 40.8% win rate); English Opening (105 games, 48.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (105 games, 31.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spyridon Skembris play as Black?
As Black, Spyridon Skembris most often plays: Benoni Defense (83 games, 54.2% win rate); Slav Defense (76 games, 19.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (62 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,191 games.
What is Spyridon Skembris's FIDE rating?
Spyridon Skembris is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Spyridon Skembris played?
Our database contains 2,418 games by Spyridon Skembris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 979 wins, 1,002 draws, 435 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spyridon Skembris?
2,418 games by Spyridon Skembris 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.