Prepare against Vasilios Sampsonoglou
GRC · World #45,698 classical · FIDE ID 25825500
When preparing against Vasilios Sampsonoglou, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 63 games by Vasilios Sampsonoglou, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilios Sampsonoglou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilios Sampsonoglou 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 | 1,911 | 1,914 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,852 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 5 | 34 | 38.1% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilios Sampsonoglou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilios Sampsonoglou's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 90.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sampsonoglou usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Vasilios Sampsonoglou's chess games
All 63 games by Vasilios Sampsonoglou in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Dimitrios Stoimenidis | 1,949 | ch-GRE U18 | C50 |
| Nov 2019 | Nikolaos Spyratos | 1,908 | chT-GRE U16 | C55 |
| Feb 2021 | Ilias Giannoulis | 1,811 | 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | B84 |
| Nov 2018 | Antonios Kalogridis | 1,786 | 11th Thessaloniki ESSTH ch-HALK U16 | B02 |
| Jul 2025 | Dimitrios Penesis | 1,773 | Aegean Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,593 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,370 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,697 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,426 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,721 |
| 11th Thessaloniki ESSTH ch-HALK U16 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,497 |
| Aegean Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilios Sampsonoglou's chess games?
63 games by Vasilios Sampsonoglou, from May 2015 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 Sampsonoglou has played.
What does Vasilios Sampsonoglou play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vasilios Sampsonoglou opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilios Sampsonoglou answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Vasilios Sampsonoglou play as White?
As White, Vasilios Sampsonoglou's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilios Sampsonoglou play as Black?
As Black, Vasilios Sampsonoglou most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vasilios Sampsonoglou's FIDE rating?
Vasilios Sampsonoglou is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Vasilios Sampsonoglou played?
Our database contains 63 games by Vasilios Sampsonoglou, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilios Sampsonoglou?
63 games by Vasilios Sampsonoglou 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.