Prepare against Efthymios Tsamtsouris
GRC · World #18,511 classical · FIDE ID 25889095
Our database contains 62 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Efthymios Tsamtsouris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efthymios Tsamtsouris 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 | 2,071 | 2,071 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,147 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 41.9% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Tsamtsouris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Efthymios Tsamtsouris's chess games
All 62 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 26 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Georgios Rafail Mantazis | 2,134 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | D37 |
| Jul 2026 | Ioannis Mylonakis | 2,126 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexandros Rigopoulos-Tsigkos | 2,079 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Harilaos-Panagiotis Bardis | 2,037 | ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Theodoros Romanos | 2,033 | Round 8: Romanos, Theodoros - Tsamtsouris, Efthymios | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,669 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Other events in Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Team Blitz 3x3 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,944 |
| 5th Chalkida Evoiki Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,628 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,043 |
| ch-GRE U14 Attiki | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efthymios Tsamtsouris's chess games?
62 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, from Mar 2020 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 Efthymios Tsamtsouris has played.
What does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Efthymios Tsamtsouris opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efthymios Tsamtsouris answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play as White?
As White, Efthymios Tsamtsouris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efthymios Tsamtsouris play as Black?
As Black, Efthymios Tsamtsouris most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Efthymios Tsamtsouris's FIDE rating?
Efthymios Tsamtsouris is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Efthymios Tsamtsouris played?
Our database contains 62 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efthymios Tsamtsouris?
62 games by Efthymios Tsamtsouris 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.