Prepare against Vasilios Papasimakopoulos
GRC · World #11,107 classical · FIDE ID 4244141
When preparing against Vasilios Papasimakopoulos, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Vasilios Papasimakopoulos, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilios Papasimakopoulos 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 | 2,153 | 2,174 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,038 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,141 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 38 | 18 | 28 | 45.2% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 92.5% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Papasimakopoulos usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Papasimakopoulos usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Papasimakopoulos usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Papasimakopoulos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's chess games
All 84 games by Vasilios Papasimakopoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Toni Lazov | 2,310 | 10th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | C04 |
| Apr 2017 | Antonios Hadzimanolis | 2,239 | 10th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | A84 |
| Aug 2012 | Jonathan Edwards | 2,170 | 51st Wch U20 | D36 |
| Aug 2012 | Srdjan Jefic | 2,165 | 51st Wch U20 | D14 |
| Jun 2014 | Loukas Papadimitriou | 2,108 | 17th Athens Iraklion Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 4 | 1,955 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,814 |
| 43rd chT-GRE | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,098 |
| 28th Nikaia Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| 10th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
| 17th Athens Iraklion Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's chess games?
84 games by Vasilios Papasimakopoulos, from Sep 2010 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 Papasimakopoulos has played.
What does Vasilios Papasimakopoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Vasilios Papasimakopoulos opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilios Papasimakopoulos answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Vasilios Papasimakopoulos play as White?
As White, Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilios Papasimakopoulos play as Black?
As Black, Vasilios Papasimakopoulos most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Vasilios Papasimakopoulos's FIDE rating?
Vasilios Papasimakopoulos is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Vasilios Papasimakopoulos played?
Our database contains 84 games by Vasilios Papasimakopoulos, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilios Papasimakopoulos?
84 games by Vasilios Papasimakopoulos 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.