Prepare against Vaszilisz Metaxasz
Hungary · World #37,536 classical · FIDE ID 703753
When preparing against Vaszilisz Metaxasz, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.8% over 54 games.
Our database contains 583 games by Vaszilisz Metaxasz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaszilisz Metaxasz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaszilisz Metaxasz 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 | 1,946 | 2,191 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,054 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,922 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 583 | 156 | 214 | 213 | 26.8% |
| As White | 292 | 79 | 114 | 99 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 291 | 77 | 100 | 114 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaszilisz Metaxasz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaszilisz Metaxasz's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 209 | 71.6% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 61 | 20.9% | 41.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 7.2% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Metaxasz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 75.3% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 31 | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 64.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 32.7% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Vaszilisz Metaxasz's chess games
All 583 games by Vaszilisz Metaxasz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 156 wins, 214 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 81 | 27/27/27 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 14/12/16 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 11/11/14 | 30.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 54 | 8/27/19 | 14.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 53 | 25/15/13 | 47.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Vasik Rajlich | 2,384 | 18th Budapest Spring Open | A36 |
| Jul 2002 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,343 | Budapest FS07 IM-B | A21 |
| Jun 2003 | Claus Pitschka | 2,324 | Balatonlelle Open | D03 |
| Jun 2003 | Imre Kincs | 2,310 | Balatonlelle Open | A26 |
| Jun 2008 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,296 | 26th Balatonlelle Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2008 | 49 | 28.5 | 2,178 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2007 | 33 | 20 | 2,180 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 28 | 9.5 | 2,124 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2005 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,147 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2000 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,247 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2002 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaszilisz Metaxasz's chess games?
583 games by Vaszilisz Metaxasz, from Apr 2003 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 Vaszilisz Metaxasz has played.
What does Vaszilisz Metaxasz play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Vaszilisz Metaxasz opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaszilisz Metaxasz answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vaszilisz Metaxasz play as White?
As White, Vaszilisz Metaxasz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (81 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (42 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (36 games, 30.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaszilisz Metaxasz play as Black?
As Black, Vaszilisz Metaxasz most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 14.8% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 291 games.
What is Vaszilisz Metaxasz's FIDE rating?
Vaszilisz Metaxasz is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Vaszilisz Metaxasz played?
Our database contains 583 games by Vaszilisz Metaxasz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 214 draws, 213 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaszilisz Metaxasz?
583 games by Vaszilisz Metaxasz 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.