Prepare against Vasilis Zerdaloglu
Czechia · World #98,423 classical · FIDE ID 348201
When preparing against Vasilis Zerdaloglu, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Vasilis Zerdaloglu, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilis Zerdaloglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilis Zerdaloglu 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 | 1,734 | 1,777 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 28.1% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilis Zerdaloglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilis Zerdaloglu's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Zerdaloglu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zerdaloglu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zerdaloglu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zerdaloglu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Vasilis Zerdaloglu's chess games
All 32 games by Vasilis Zerdaloglu 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Miloslav Doskar | 1,725 | Brno Open B | B73 |
| Jul 2007 | Karel Pelikan | 1,721 | Brno Open B | C79 |
| Mar 2023 | Lubomir Janicek | 1,719 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | B02 |
| Jul 2007 | Pavel Hala | 1,665 | Brno Open B | B20 |
| Jul 2007 | Oldrich Sojka | 1,566 | Brno Open B | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Lang Memorial-C | 1987 | 9 | 2 | – |
| 6th Lang Memorial-C | 1986 | 9 | 2 | – |
| Brno Open B | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 1,824 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilis Zerdaloglu's chess games?
32 games by Vasilis Zerdaloglu, 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 Vasilis Zerdaloglu has played.
What does Vasilis Zerdaloglu play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Vasilis Zerdaloglu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilis Zerdaloglu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Vasilis Zerdaloglu play as White?
As White, Vasilis Zerdaloglu's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilis Zerdaloglu play as Black?
As Black, Vasilis Zerdaloglu most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vasilis Zerdaloglu's FIDE rating?
Vasilis Zerdaloglu is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Vasilis Zerdaloglu played?
Our database contains 32 games by Vasilis Zerdaloglu, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilis Zerdaloglu?
32 games by Vasilis Zerdaloglu 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.