Prepare against Vasilis Tsapanidis
Czechia · World #82,005 classical · FIDE ID 331945
When preparing against Vasilis Tsapanidis, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Vasilis Tsapanidis, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilis Tsapanidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilis Tsapanidis 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 | 1,783 | 1,856 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,828 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 32 | 32 | 47 | 28.8% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilis Tsapanidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilis Tsapanidis's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 63.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.4% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Tsapanidis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 38.2% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Vasilis Tsapanidis's chess games
All 111 games by Vasilis Tsapanidis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Jiri Sedlacek | 2,085 | Nachod Open | E00 |
| May 2013 | Petr Sobotnik | 1,996 | Janske Lazne Open | A41 |
| Oct 2014 | Vojtech Jandl | 1,996 | Hradec Kralove Open | D53 |
| Aug 2010 | Jan Masek | 1,996 | Rychnov Open | B07 |
| Nov 2023 | Oldrich Wenke | 1,984 | 13th Hradec Kralove Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 22 | 9 | 1,869 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,786 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,743 |
| Nachod Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Janske Lazne Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Janske Lazne Open B | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| Rychnov Seniors Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,735 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilis Tsapanidis's chess games?
111 games by Vasilis Tsapanidis, from Oct 2006 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 Vasilis Tsapanidis has played.
What does Vasilis Tsapanidis play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Vasilis Tsapanidis opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilis Tsapanidis answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Vasilis Tsapanidis play as White?
As White, Vasilis Tsapanidis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilis Tsapanidis play as Black?
As Black, Vasilis Tsapanidis most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Vasilis Tsapanidis's FIDE rating?
Vasilis Tsapanidis is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Vasilis Tsapanidis played?
Our database contains 111 games by Vasilis Tsapanidis, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilis Tsapanidis?
111 games by Vasilis Tsapanidis 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.