Prepare against Stavros Lyrakis
GRC · World #61,677 classical · FIDE ID 4260503
When preparing against Stavros Lyrakis, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by Stavros Lyrakis, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stavros Lyrakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stavros Lyrakis 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 | 1,850 | 1,942 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,912 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,892 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stavros Lyrakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stavros Lyrakis's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Lyrakis usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lyrakis usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Lyrakis usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lyrakis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Stavros Lyrakis's chess games
All 41 games by Stavros Lyrakis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Konstantinos Antoniadis | 1,720 | 10th Heraklio SOI Open | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Georgios Kadianis | 1,630 | Iraklio SOI Open 7th | B78 |
| Jul 2015 | Evangelia Stratigi | 1,529 | 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | E11 |
| Jan 2011 | Simos Fakidis | 1,476 | 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | C02 |
| Jan 2012 | Dimitrios Markomihelakis | 1,432 | Heraklion SOI Open 4th | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion SOI Open 4th | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,597 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,783 |
| 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| 10th Heraklio SOI Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| Iraklio SOI Open 7th | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,645 |
| 15th Heraklio Open A | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 1,601 |
| 18th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,776 |
| Crete Poa Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stavros Lyrakis's chess games?
41 games by Stavros Lyrakis, from Sep 2010 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 Stavros Lyrakis has played.
What does Stavros Lyrakis play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Stavros Lyrakis opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stavros Lyrakis answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Stavros Lyrakis play as White?
As White, Stavros Lyrakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stavros Lyrakis play as Black?
As Black, Stavros Lyrakis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stavros Lyrakis's FIDE rating?
Stavros Lyrakis is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Stavros Lyrakis played?
Our database contains 41 games by Stavros Lyrakis, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stavros Lyrakis?
41 games by Stavros Lyrakis 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.