Prepare against Stelios Abatzidis
Cyprus · World #110,295 classical · FIDE ID 4205707
When preparing against Stelios Abatzidis, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Stelios Abatzidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stelios Abatzidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stelios Abatzidis 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 | 1,700 | 2,083 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 2,042 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 2,039 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 83 | 20 | 92 | 42.6% |
| As White | 96 | 44 | 9 | 43 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 39 | 11 | 49 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stelios Abatzidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stelios Abatzidis's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 45 | 46.9% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 40 | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.4% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Abatzidis usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 60.5% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 32.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 65.9% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Stelios Abatzidis's chess games
All 195 games by Stelios Abatzidis 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: 83 wins, 20 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Tamer Karatekin | 2,325 | 8th Kavala Open | C01 |
| Dec 2002 | David Zakarian | 2,267 | 6th White Tower Open | C32 |
| Jan 2011 | Paris Klerides | 2,197 | ch-CYP Open | A30 |
| Aug 2002 | Stamatis Koumanis | 2,160 | 10th Nikaia Open | B24 |
| May 2018 | Renos Melas | 2,117 | ch-CYP | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2022 | 68 | 30 | 1,950 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 26 | 19 | 1,848 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| chB-CYP Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,024 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,615 |
| ch-Nicosia Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| Nicosia Summer Open | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Strovolos Open | 2011 | 6 | 6 | 2,500 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stelios Abatzidis's chess games?
195 games by Stelios Abatzidis, 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 Stelios Abatzidis has played.
What does Stelios Abatzidis play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Stelios Abatzidis opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stelios Abatzidis answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stelios Abatzidis play as White?
As White, Stelios Abatzidis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stelios Abatzidis play as Black?
As Black, Stelios Abatzidis most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Stelios Abatzidis's FIDE rating?
Stelios Abatzidis is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Stelios Abatzidis played?
Our database contains 195 games by Stelios Abatzidis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 20 draws, 92 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stelios Abatzidis?
195 games by Stelios Abatzidis 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.