Prepare against Vasileios Dim Katsanis
FM · GRC · World #1,643 classical · FIDE ID 42121159
When preparing against Vasileios Dim Katsanis, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Vasileios Dim Katsanis, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasileios Dim Katsanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasileios Dim Katsanis 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 | 2,404 | 2,404 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,379 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 218 | 85 | 139 | 49.3% |
| As White | 226 | 121 | 48 | 57 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 97 | 37 | 82 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasileios Dim Katsanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasileios Dim Katsanis's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 92.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Katsanis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 84 | 75.0% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 14.3% | 65.6% |
| a6 | 7 | 6.3% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 89.7% | 63.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
Vasileios Dim Katsanis's chess games
All 442 games by Vasileios Dim Katsanis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 218 wins, 85 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,744 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A41 |
| Dec 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,681 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Oct 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,632 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| May 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,611 | Titled Tuesday | A53 |
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 248 | 135.5 | 2,379 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| 35th Cracovia Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,930 |
| 189th Novi Sad TS GM/IM Mix | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| 34th Krakow Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,055 |
| ch-GRE South U10 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,444 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasileios Dim Katsanis's chess games?
442 games by Vasileios Dim Katsanis, from Apr 2019 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 Vasileios Dim Katsanis has played.
What does Vasileios Dim Katsanis play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Vasileios Dim Katsanis opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasileios Dim Katsanis answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vasileios Dim Katsanis play as White?
As White, Vasileios Dim Katsanis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasileios Dim Katsanis play as Black?
As Black, Vasileios Dim Katsanis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Vasileios Dim Katsanis's FIDE rating?
Vasileios Dim Katsanis is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vasileios Dim Katsanis played?
Our database contains 442 games by Vasileios Dim Katsanis, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 85 draws, 139 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasileios Dim Katsanis?
442 games by Vasileios Dim Katsanis 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.