Prepare against Themistoklis Kalogridis
FM · GRC · World #8,054 classical · FIDE ID 25841475
When preparing against Themistoklis Kalogridis, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Themistoklis Kalogridis, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Themistoklis Kalogridis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Themistoklis Kalogridis 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 | 2,205 | 2,328 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,024 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 94 | 49 | 95 | 39.5% |
| As White | 116 | 46 | 28 | 42 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 122 | 48 | 21 | 53 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Themistoklis Kalogridis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Themistoklis Kalogridis's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 69.8% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 24 | 20.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Kalogridis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 61.6% | 54.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 16.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Themistoklis Kalogridis's chess games
All 238 games by Themistoklis Kalogridis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 94 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Guido Caprio | 2,435 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikolaos Koutlas | 2,347 | 52nd chT-GRE | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | David Kramar | 2,341 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B57 |
| Jun 2026 | Ryan Amburgy | 2,334 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A45 |
| May 2025 | Odyseas Kesidis | 2,220 | Thess-Chalk Team Final 4 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 8.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,327 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 1,595 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,784 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,266 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,621 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Themistoklis Kalogridis's chess games?
238 games by Themistoklis Kalogridis, from Oct 2015 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 Themistoklis Kalogridis has played.
What does Themistoklis Kalogridis play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Themistoklis Kalogridis opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Themistoklis Kalogridis answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does Themistoklis Kalogridis play as White?
As White, Themistoklis Kalogridis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Themistoklis Kalogridis play as Black?
As Black, Themistoklis Kalogridis most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Themistoklis Kalogridis's FIDE rating?
Themistoklis Kalogridis is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Themistoklis Kalogridis played?
Our database contains 238 games by Themistoklis Kalogridis, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Themistoklis Kalogridis?
238 games by Themistoklis Kalogridis 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.