Prepare against Stefanos Kazantzoglou
FM · GRC · World #2,062 classical · FIDE ID 25865099
When preparing against Stefanos Kazantzoglou, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 641 games by Stefanos Kazantzoglou, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stefanos Kazantzoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefanos Kazantzoglou 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 | 2,381 | 2,381 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,337 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,295 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 641 | 268 | 76 | 297 | 41.8% |
| As White | 327 | 150 | 42 | 135 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 314 | 118 | 34 | 162 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefanos Kazantzoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefanos Kazantzoglou's side.
First moves as White (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 72.5% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 19.4% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues c4 (34.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kazantzoglou usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 115 | 74.2% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 18.1% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 53.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 40.9% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Stefanos Kazantzoglou's chess games
All 641 games by Stefanos Kazantzoglou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 268 wins, 76 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 18/6/27 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 12/3/18 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 8/2/18 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B52 |
| Dec 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,628 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| Sep 2024 | Anton Demchenko | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Nov 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,516 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 273 | 114.5 | 2,199 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,775 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,130 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,255 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,381 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefanos Kazantzoglou's chess games?
641 games by Stefanos Kazantzoglou, from Jul 2017 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 Stefanos Kazantzoglou has played.
What does Stefanos Kazantzoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 324 games with White in our database, Stefanos Kazantzoglou opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefanos Kazantzoglou answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Stefanos Kazantzoglou play as White?
As White, Stefanos Kazantzoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefanos Kazantzoglou play as Black?
As Black, Stefanos Kazantzoglou most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Stefanos Kazantzoglou's FIDE rating?
Stefanos Kazantzoglou is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Stefanos Kazantzoglou played?
Our database contains 641 games by Stefanos Kazantzoglou, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 76 draws, 297 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefanos Kazantzoglou?
641 games by Stefanos Kazantzoglou 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.