Prepare against Vasilios Despotakis
GRC · World #71,973 classical · FIDE ID 4251237
When preparing against Vasilios Despotakis, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Vasilios Despotakis, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilios Despotakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilios Despotakis 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 | 1,815 | 1,848 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 14 | 24 | 35.6% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilios Despotakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilios Despotakis's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Despotakis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Vasilios Despotakis's chess games
All 59 games by Vasilios Despotakis in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Jul 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Alexios Spiliopoulos | 1,910 | 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | B93 |
| Sep 2014 | Markos Vagionakis | 1,625 | Heraklion Open | B78 |
| Sep 2013 | Georgios D. Papadakis | 1,569 | Iraklio SOI Open A 9th | B99 |
| Aug 2014 | Aspasia Douni | 1,509 | 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | C54 |
| Apr 2012 | Georgios Daskalakis | 1,474 | Crete Poa Open | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,758 |
| Heraklion Open 28th | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,616 |
| 5th Heraklion SOI Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| 10th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,506 |
| Iraklio SOI Open A 9th | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,657 |
| 1st Heraklion Galaxy Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| Heraklion Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,824 |
| Heraklion SOI Open 4th | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilios Despotakis's chess games?
59 games by Vasilios Despotakis, from Mar 2012 to Jul 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 Vasilios Despotakis has played.
What does Vasilios Despotakis play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Vasilios Despotakis opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilios Despotakis answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vasilios Despotakis play as White?
As White, Vasilios Despotakis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilios Despotakis play as Black?
As Black, Vasilios Despotakis most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Vasilios Despotakis's FIDE rating?
Vasilios Despotakis is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Vasilios Despotakis played?
Our database contains 59 games by Vasilios Despotakis, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilios Despotakis?
59 games by Vasilios Despotakis 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.