Prepare against Stefanos Vardakas
GRC · World #41,784 classical · FIDE ID 4205294
Our database contains 79 games by Stefanos Vardakas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefanos Vardakas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefanos Vardakas 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 | 1,927 | 2,055 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 2,004 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 2,003 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 19 | 16 | 44 | 24.1% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 77.5% | 38.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vardakas usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Stefanos Vardakas's chess games
All 79 games by Stefanos Vardakas 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Odyseas Kesidis | 2,271 | 32nd Belgrade Trophy | B52 |
| Sep 1997 | Farid Araslanov | 2,270 | 7th Chania Open | B23 |
| Nov 2018 | Vladimir V Kostic | 2,266 | 32nd Belgrade Trophy | A20 |
| Aug 2006 | Nikolas Seretakis | 2,225 | 14th Nikaia Open | B70 |
| Dec 2003 | Konstantinos Topalidis | 2,222 | 7th Lefkos Pyrgos Int | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,999 |
| 32nd Belgrade Trophy | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| 7th Chania Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,212 |
| 1st Panellinio Protathlima Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 10th Ptolemaida Atomiko Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,083 |
| Bouzakis Memorial C | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| 7th Lefkos Pyrgos Int | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,037 |
| 48th chT2-GRE | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefanos Vardakas's chess games?
79 games by Stefanos Vardakas, 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 Stefanos Vardakas has played.
What does Stefanos Vardakas play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Stefanos Vardakas opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefanos Vardakas answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Stefanos Vardakas play as White?
As White, Stefanos Vardakas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefanos Vardakas play as Black?
As Black, Stefanos Vardakas most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Stefanos Vardakas's FIDE rating?
Stefanos Vardakas is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Stefanos Vardakas played?
Our database contains 79 games by Stefanos Vardakas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefanos Vardakas?
79 games by Stefanos Vardakas 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.