Prepare against Themistoklis Zygourakis
GRC · World #134,175 classical · FIDE ID 4215141
When preparing against Themistoklis Zygourakis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Themistoklis Zygourakis, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Themistoklis Zygourakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Themistoklis Zygourakis 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 | 1,635 | 1,730 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 13.3% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Themistoklis Zygourakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Themistoklis Zygourakis's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zygourakis usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zygourakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zygourakis usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Themistoklis Zygourakis's chess games
All 30 games by Themistoklis Zygourakis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 4 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Nikolaos Stefanatos | 1,891 | 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | B01 |
| Dec 2006 | Dimosthenis Hatziioannou | 1,627 | 1st Athens Smaok Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 1,734 |
| 1st Athens Smaok Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,825 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,556 |
| 3rd Porto Carras Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
| 9th Heraklio Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,925 |
| 5th Alexander the Great Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
| Athens Attikis Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Themistoklis Zygourakis's chess games?
30 games by Themistoklis Zygourakis, from Oct 2006 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 Themistoklis Zygourakis has played.
What does Themistoklis Zygourakis play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Themistoklis Zygourakis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Themistoklis Zygourakis answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Themistoklis Zygourakis play as White?
As White, Themistoklis Zygourakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Themistoklis Zygourakis play as Black?
As Black, Themistoklis Zygourakis most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Themistoklis Zygourakis's FIDE rating?
Themistoklis Zygourakis is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (May 2010).
How many games has Themistoklis Zygourakis played?
Our database contains 30 games by Themistoklis Zygourakis, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Themistoklis Zygourakis?
30 games by Themistoklis Zygourakis 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.