Prepare against Vasilios Kotrotsos
FM · GRC · World #3,254 classical · FIDE ID 4206967
Our database contains 442 games by Vasilios Kotrotsos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vasilios Kotrotsos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilios Kotrotsos 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 | 2,328 | 2,367 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,357 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,344 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 214 | 111 | 117 | 48.4% |
| As White | 216 | 107 | 59 | 50 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 226 | 107 | 52 | 67 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilios Kotrotsos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilios Kotrotsos's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 74.5% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 52 | 24.1% | 60.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kotrotsos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 45 | 40.9% | 57.8% |
| d6 | 27 | 24.5% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 23.6% | 71.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 40.5% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 34 | 40.5% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 7 | 8.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Vasilios Kotrotsos's chess games
All 442 games by Vasilios Kotrotsos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 214 wins, 111 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 17/4/2 | 73.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 84 | 44/13/27 | 52.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Ori Kobo | 2,484 | 12th Paleochora Open | D32 |
| May 2020 | Farhad Tahirov | 2,452 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | A10 |
| Jun 2016 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,440 | 19th Athens Iraklion Open | D87 |
| May 2020 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,420 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | D00 |
| Sep 2002 | Nikolaos Kalesis | 2,408 | Kallithea Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| Pagrati 1st | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,324 |
| ch-GRE 56th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,390 |
| 19th Athens Iraklion Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,416 |
| 32nd chT-GRE | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilios Kotrotsos's chess games?
442 games by Vasilios Kotrotsos, from Apr 2003 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 Vasilios Kotrotsos has played.
What does Vasilios Kotrotsos play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Vasilios Kotrotsos opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilios Kotrotsos answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vasilios Kotrotsos play as White?
As White, Vasilios Kotrotsos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 73.9% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilios Kotrotsos play as Black?
As Black, Vasilios Kotrotsos most often plays: Modern Defense (84 games, 52.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Vasilios Kotrotsos's FIDE rating?
Vasilios Kotrotsos is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Vasilios Kotrotsos played?
Our database contains 442 games by Vasilios Kotrotsos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 111 draws, 117 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilios Kotrotsos?
442 games by Vasilios Kotrotsos 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.