Prepare against Vasileios Sarantos
GRC · World #13,339 classical · FIDE ID 4203542
When preparing against Vasileios Sarantos, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 61 games by Vasileios Sarantos, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasileios Sarantos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasileios Sarantos 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 | 2,125 | 2,281 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,247 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,220 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasileios Sarantos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasileios Sarantos's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 46.9% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sarantos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Vasileios Sarantos's chess games
All 61 games by Vasileios Sarantos 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Filippos Oikonomopoulos | 2,258 | Aegean Open 2026 | E71 |
| Jul 2026 | Vasileios Fragkos | 2,225 | Aegean Open 2026 | C85 |
| Dec 1999 | Andreas Papastavropoulos | 2,210 | ch-Piraeus | C01 |
| Dec 2006 | Theodoros Sideris | 2,068 | Athens Glyfada Open | A57 |
| Sep 2002 | Laertis Klimis | 2,067 | Kallithea Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Piraeus | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,974 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,206 |
| Aegean Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Kalamaria Blitz Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,676 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,861 |
| Athens Glyfada Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 2,191 |
| 47th Aegean Open | 2024 | 3 | 3 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasileios Sarantos's chess games?
61 games by Vasileios Sarantos, 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 Vasileios Sarantos has played.
What does Vasileios Sarantos play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vasileios Sarantos opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasileios Sarantos answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vasileios Sarantos play as White?
As White, Vasileios Sarantos's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasileios Sarantos play as Black?
As Black, Vasileios Sarantos most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Vasileios Sarantos's FIDE rating?
Vasileios Sarantos is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Vasileios Sarantos played?
Our database contains 61 games by Vasileios Sarantos, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasileios Sarantos?
61 games by Vasileios Sarantos 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.