Prepare against Stelios Lazaris
Cyprus · World #111,780 classical · FIDE ID 5900425
When preparing against Stelios Lazaris, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 153 games by Stelios Lazaris, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stelios Lazaris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stelios Lazaris 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 | 1,696 | 1,827 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,833 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 56 | 21 | 76 | 36.6% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 9 | 39 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 31 | 12 | 37 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stelios Lazaris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stelios Lazaris's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 69.9% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues c4 (11.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Lazaris usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 32.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.4% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Stelios Lazaris's chess games
All 153 games by Stelios Lazaris in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 56 wins, 21 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Alkis Martidis | 2,270 | ch-CYP | B13 |
| Jan 2011 | Nikolaos Papadopoulos | 2,127 | ch-CYP Open | B01 |
| Jan 2002 | Evangelos Babaniotis | 2,047 | 34th Ambelokipi Open | D02 |
| Feb 2012 | Stelios Abatzidis | 1,984 | ch-CYP | A80 |
| Jan 2011 | Christianna Markidou | 1,923 | ch-CYP Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2012 | 69 | 34.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,755 |
| Lemesos Open | 2000 | 12 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,033 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,391 |
| chB-CYP Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,718 |
| 33rd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 6 | 2 | – |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 6 | 0 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stelios Lazaris's chess games?
153 games by Stelios Lazaris, from Mar 2012 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 Lazaris has played.
What does Stelios Lazaris play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Stelios Lazaris opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stelios Lazaris answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Stelios Lazaris play as White?
As White, Stelios Lazaris's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stelios Lazaris play as Black?
As Black, Stelios Lazaris most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Stelios Lazaris's FIDE rating?
Stelios Lazaris is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Stelios Lazaris played?
Our database contains 153 games by Stelios Lazaris, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 21 draws, 76 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stelios Lazaris?
153 games by Stelios Lazaris 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.