Prepare against Stelios Halkias
GM · GRC · World #605 classical · FIDE ID 4201809
Our database contains 3,062 games by Stelios Halkias, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stelios Halkias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stelios Halkias 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 | 2,497 | 2,602 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,457 | 2,652 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,465 | 2,612 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,062 | 1,461 | 879 | 722 | 47.7% |
| As White | 1,546 | 815 | 437 | 294 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 1,516 | 646 | 442 | 428 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stelios Halkias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stelios Halkias's side.
First moves as White (1,546 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 695 | 45.0% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 687 | 44.4% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 92 | 6.0% | 73.4% |
| e4 | 71 | 4.6% | 58.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Halkias usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Halkias usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Halkias usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Halkias usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Halkias usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Halkias usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (710 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 436 | 61.4% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 199 | 28.0% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 45 | 6.3% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 367 | 73.3% | 59.0% |
| d5 | 95 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 5.4% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Stelios Halkias's chess games
All 3,062 games by Stelios Halkias 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: 1,461 wins, 879 draws, 722 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 195 | 110/42/43 | 56.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 171 | 69/60/42 | 40.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 156 | 89/37/30 | 57.1% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 126 | 57/50/19 | 45.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 121 | 71/24/26 | 58.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 85 | 47/20/18 | 55.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70 | 30/30/10 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 34/19/10 | 54.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 58 | 30/13/15 | 51.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 51 | 28/15/8 | 54.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 117 | 51/26/40 | 43.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 96 | 41/32/23 | 42.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 68 | 34/17/17 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 60 | 27/16/17 | 45.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 58 | 21/23/14 | 36.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 29/14/13 | 51.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 56 | 21/20/15 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 30/4/20 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 52 | 14/25/13 | 26.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 13/22/12 | 27.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,760 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,726 | Wch Rapid | A13 |
| Dec 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,721 | ch-EU rapid | B33 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,712 | 34th Politiken Cup | A87 |
| Dec 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,711 | Wch Blitz | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 898 | 549 | 2,442 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 62 | 27.5 | 2,500 |
| ch-GRE | 2009 | 54 | 37.5 | 2,571 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 42 | 21 | 2,544 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,422 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 27 | 17 | 2,573 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 27 | 19 | 2,554 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,460 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioannis Nikolaidis (23 games) · Athanasios Mastrovasilis (23 games) · Hristos Banikas (20 games) · Dimitrios Mastrovasilis (17 games) · Ioannis Papaioannou (15 games) · Spyridon Skembris (12 games) · Vasilios Kotronias (12 games) · Aleksandr Shimanov (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 3,062 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stelios Halkias's chess games?
3,062 games by Stelios Halkias, 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 Halkias has played.
What does Stelios Halkias play on the first move as White?
Across 1,546 games with White in our database, Stelios Halkias opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stelios Halkias answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Stelios Halkias play as White?
As White, Stelios Halkias's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (195 games, 56.4% win rate); Slav Defense (171 games, 40.4% win rate); English Opening (156 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,546 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stelios Halkias play as Black?
As Black, Stelios Halkias most often plays: Sicilian (117 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (96 games, 42.7% win rate); English Opening (68 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,516 games.
What is Stelios Halkias's FIDE rating?
Stelios Halkias is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,457 in rapid and 2,465 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,602 (May 2011).
How many games has Stelios Halkias played?
Our database contains 3,062 games by Stelios Halkias, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,461 wins, 879 draws, 722 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stelios Halkias?
3,062 games by Stelios Halkias 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.