Prepare against Stamatis Argiroudis
FM · GRC · World #6,126 classical · FIDE ID 4202210
When preparing against Stamatis Argiroudis, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 345 games by Stamatis Argiroudis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stamatis Argiroudis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stamatis Argiroudis 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 | 2,245 | 2,351 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,337 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,269 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 146 | 84 | 115 | 42.3% |
| As White | 170 | 79 | 42 | 49 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 67 | 42 | 66 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stamatis Argiroudis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stamatis Argiroudis's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 64.7% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 29.4% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Argiroudis usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 54.4% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 70.9% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Stamatis Argiroudis's chess games
All 345 games by Stamatis Argiroudis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 146 wins, 84 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/7/3 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,480 | 40th chT-GRE | B46 |
| Jul 1995 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,480 | 11th EU-Cup Group 4 | E84 |
| Aug 2026 | Neelash Saha | 2,471 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2010 | Ioannis Georgiadis | 2,457 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | E11 |
| Apr 2018 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,457 | 11th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 1997 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,407 |
| ch-GRE | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 2,198 |
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open A | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 7th Stavroupolis Novidis Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stamatis Argiroudis's chess games?
345 games by Stamatis Argiroudis, from Apr 2003 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 Stamatis Argiroudis has played.
What does Stamatis Argiroudis play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Stamatis Argiroudis opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stamatis Argiroudis answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Stamatis Argiroudis play as White?
As White, Stamatis Argiroudis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stamatis Argiroudis play as Black?
As Black, Stamatis Argiroudis most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Stamatis Argiroudis's FIDE rating?
Stamatis Argiroudis is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Stamatis Argiroudis played?
Our database contains 345 games by Stamatis Argiroudis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 84 draws, 115 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stamatis Argiroudis?
345 games by Stamatis Argiroudis 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.