Prepare against Timotheos Lirindzakis
IM · GRC · World #15,608 classical · FIDE ID 4200381
When preparing against Timotheos Lirindzakis, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 547 games by Timotheos Lirindzakis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timotheos Lirindzakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timotheos Lirindzakis 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 | 2,100 | 2,392 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,321 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 547 | 213 | 220 | 113 | 38.9% |
| As White | 267 | 125 | 100 | 41 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 280 | 88 | 120 | 72 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timotheos Lirindzakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timotheos Lirindzakis's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 62.2% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 14.6% | 71.8% |
| c4 | 35 | 13.1% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 9.4% | 46.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 71.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lirindzakis usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 46.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 34 | 26.4% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 14.7% | 65.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 10.9% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 65.3% | 66.4% |
| d5 | 25 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Timotheos Lirindzakis's chess games
All 547 games by Timotheos Lirindzakis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 213 wins, 220 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 17/8/3 | 60.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 9/14/3 | 34.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/2 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,545 | ch-GRE | A24 |
| Sep 1981 | Zdenko Krnic | 2,470 | chT-EU 08th Group1 | B46 |
| Jan 1994 | Krum Georgiev | 2,465 | Heraklion schev | E92 |
| Aug 1993 | Egon Brestian | 2,460 | EU-Cup 09th Group3 | A29 |
| Jan 1994 | Konstantinos Moutousis | 2,425 | ch-GRE | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE | 1997 | 47 | 18 | 2,269 |
| Heraklion Gazi Open | 2007 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,012 |
| Ano Liosia Open | 1997 | 14 | 8 | 2,398 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 12 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Heraklion schev | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,899 |
| 17th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 24th Heraklion Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,985 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioannis Maris (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timotheos Lirindzakis's chess games?
547 games by Timotheos Lirindzakis, from Apr 2003 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 Timotheos Lirindzakis has played.
What does Timotheos Lirindzakis play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Timotheos Lirindzakis opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timotheos Lirindzakis answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Timotheos Lirindzakis play as White?
As White, Timotheos Lirindzakis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (28 games, 60.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timotheos Lirindzakis play as Black?
As Black, Timotheos Lirindzakis most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Timotheos Lirindzakis's FIDE rating?
Timotheos Lirindzakis is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Timotheos Lirindzakis played?
Our database contains 547 games by Timotheos Lirindzakis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 220 draws, 113 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timotheos Lirindzakis?
547 games by Timotheos Lirindzakis 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.