Prepare against Vaia Tsekoura
GRC · World #41,189 classical · FIDE ID 25828070
When preparing against Vaia Tsekoura, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 131 games by Vaia Tsekoura, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaia Tsekoura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaia Tsekoura 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 | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,928 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,833 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 67 | 16 | 48 | 51.1% |
| As White | 70 | 36 | 8 | 26 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 31 | 8 | 22 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaia Tsekoura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaia Tsekoura's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tsekoura usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tsekoura usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Tsekoura usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 82.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 45.5% | 46.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Vaia Tsekoura's chess games
All 131 games by Vaia Tsekoura in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 67 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tsakona,Maria | 2,178 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Ivana Manova | 2,010 | 29th ECC Women | C60 |
| Aug 2025 | Mariam Sichinava | 1,999 | 7th SKG Open | B42 |
| Oct 2025 | Cr Mariano | 1,990 | 29th ECC Women | A21 |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Mykhailets | 1,980 | 7th SKG Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,336 |
| ch-GRE U20 Girls | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 960 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,498 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,615 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| ch-GRE South U14 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,463 |
| 52nd chT-GRE | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaia Tsekoura's chess games?
131 games by Vaia Tsekoura, from Dec 2016 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 Vaia Tsekoura has played.
What does Vaia Tsekoura play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Vaia Tsekoura opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaia Tsekoura answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vaia Tsekoura play as White?
As White, Vaia Tsekoura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaia Tsekoura play as Black?
As Black, Vaia Tsekoura most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Vaia Tsekoura's FIDE rating?
Vaia Tsekoura is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vaia Tsekoura played?
Our database contains 131 games by Vaia Tsekoura, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaia Tsekoura?
131 games by Vaia Tsekoura 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.