Prepare against Vasilis Sidiropoulos
GRC · World #16,576 classical · FIDE ID 25802496
When preparing against Vasilis Sidiropoulos, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 107 games by Vasilis Sidiropoulos, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasilis Sidiropoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilis Sidiropoulos 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 | 2,090 | 2,090 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,066 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 43 | 18 | 46 | 40.2% |
| As White | 55 | 28 | 8 | 19 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilis Sidiropoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilis Sidiropoulos's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 89.1% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Sidiropoulos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Vasilis Sidiropoulos's chess games
All 107 games by Vasilis Sidiropoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 43 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Anastasios Georgiadis | 2,210 | 17th Paleochora Open | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Panagiotis Kostas | 2,169 | Aegean Open 2024 | B33 |
| Aug 2021 | Victor Stefan | 2,117 | ch-GRE U20 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Hristos Gkikas | 2,042 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | E43 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolaos Poupalos | 2,031 | chT-GRE 50th | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,795 |
| 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| Aegean Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| ch-GRE South U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,653 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 48th chT-GRE | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| Aegean Open 46th | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| Aegean Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilis Sidiropoulos's chess games?
107 games by Vasilis Sidiropoulos, from Feb 2014 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 Vasilis Sidiropoulos has played.
What does Vasilis Sidiropoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Vasilis Sidiropoulos opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilis Sidiropoulos answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vasilis Sidiropoulos play as White?
As White, Vasilis Sidiropoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilis Sidiropoulos play as Black?
As Black, Vasilis Sidiropoulos most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Vasilis Sidiropoulos's FIDE rating?
Vasilis Sidiropoulos is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vasilis Sidiropoulos played?
Our database contains 107 games by Vasilis Sidiropoulos, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilis Sidiropoulos?
107 games by Vasilis Sidiropoulos 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.