Prepare against Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou
FM · GRC · World #17,406 classical · FIDE ID 4200586
Our database contains 243 games by Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou 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 | 2,081 | 2,256 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,228 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,237 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 71 | 77 | 95 | 29.2% |
| As White | 125 | 40 | 38 | 47 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 118 | 31 | 39 | 48 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 89.6% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tsorbatzoglou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 85.0% | 49.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's chess games
All 243 games by Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou 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: 71 wins, 77 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 13/14/13 | 32.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | John D M Nunn | 2,600 | Kavala Open | E90 |
| Jan 1994 | Petar Velikov | 2,475 | Ikaria Open | A04 |
| Jan 1990 | Georgios Makropoulos | 2,450 | ch-GRE | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,412 | 35th chT-GRE | E60 |
| Jan 1992 | Nino Gurieli | 2,375 | Komotini Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 1990 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,277 |
| Athens Akropolis Open | 1997 | 20 | 8 | 2,240 |
| chT-GRE | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Wch U16 | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
| Athens Akropolis B | 1988 | 9 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| Aegina Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| 32nd chT-GRE | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's chess games?
243 games by Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou, 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 Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou has played.
What does Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou play as White?
As White, Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou play as Black?
As Black, Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou's FIDE rating?
Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou played?
Our database contains 243 games by Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 77 draws, 95 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou?
243 games by Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou 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.