Prepare against Vassilis Aristotelous
Cyprus · World #78,765 classical · FIDE ID 5900468
When preparing against Vassilis Aristotelous, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 302 games by Vassilis Aristotelous, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vassilis Aristotelous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vassilis Aristotelous 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 | 1,793 | 1,983 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 2,008 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,948 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 101 | 74 | 127 | 33.4% |
| As White | 148 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 44 | 31 | 79 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vassilis Aristotelous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vassilis Aristotelous's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 92.6% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Aristotelous usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 25.4% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 66.7% | 32.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Vassilis Aristotelous's chess games
All 302 games by Vassilis Aristotelous in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 101 wins, 74 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Delisle Warner | 2,226 | Olympiad-38 | C12 |
| May 2010 | Paris Klerides | 2,225 | chT-CYP Clubs | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Jean-Francois Nelis | 2,224 | Olympiad-41 | C01 |
| Jan 1991 | Panikos Savva | 2,205 | ch-CYP | A57 |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Demetrakis | 2,205 | ch-CYP | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 130 | 72.5 | 2,102 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,297 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 10 | 1 | 1,884 |
| 18th chT-EU | 2011 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,088 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,101 |
| EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Panikos Savva (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vassilis Aristotelous's chess games?
302 games by Vassilis Aristotelous, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Vassilis Aristotelous has played.
What does Vassilis Aristotelous play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Vassilis Aristotelous opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vassilis Aristotelous answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vassilis Aristotelous play as White?
As White, Vassilis Aristotelous's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vassilis Aristotelous play as Black?
As Black, Vassilis Aristotelous most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Vassilis Aristotelous's FIDE rating?
Vassilis Aristotelous is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Vassilis Aristotelous played?
Our database contains 302 games by Vassilis Aristotelous, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 74 draws, 127 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vassilis Aristotelous?
302 games by Vassilis Aristotelous 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.