Prepare against Stefanos Himaras
GRC · World #10,099 classical · FIDE ID 4207246
Our database contains 96 games by Stefanos Himaras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefanos Himaras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefanos Himaras 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 | 2,168 | 2,290 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,241 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 48 | 29 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As White | 46 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefanos Himaras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefanos Himaras's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 65.2% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Himaras usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Himaras usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Himaras usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Himaras usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Himaras usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Himaras usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 30.4% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Stefanos Himaras's chess games
All 96 games by Stefanos Himaras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B38 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Dimitar Dochev | 2,380 | 11th Nikaia Open | E94 |
| Aug 2003 | Athanasios Karagiannis | 2,358 | 11th Nikaia Open | D11 |
| Aug 2003 | Nikolaos Panagopoulos | 2,315 | 11th Nikaia Open | A37 |
| Jun 2009 | Spyros Anastasopoulos | 2,168 | Ambelokipi Open 97th | D77 |
| Jun 2006 | Ioannis Moscholios | 2,159 | 10th Heraclion Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,118 |
| 10th Heraclion Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,230 |
| Ambelokipi Open 70th | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,109 |
| 65th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 34th Ambelokipi Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Athens Attikis Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| 089th Ambelokipi Open | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 66th Ambelokipi Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefanos Himaras's chess games?
96 games by Stefanos Himaras, from Apr 2003 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 Stefanos Himaras has played.
What does Stefanos Himaras play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Stefanos Himaras opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefanos Himaras answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefanos Himaras play as White?
As White, Stefanos Himaras's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefanos Himaras play as Black?
As Black, Stefanos Himaras most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Stefanos Himaras's FIDE rating?
Stefanos Himaras is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Stefanos Himaras played?
Our database contains 96 games by Stefanos Himaras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefanos Himaras?
96 games by Stefanos Himaras 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.