Prepare against Vlasis Karathanasis
GRC · World #24,161 classical · FIDE ID 4243030
When preparing against Vlasis Karathanasis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlasis Karathanasis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlasis Karathanasis 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 9 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlasis Karathanasis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlasis Karathanasis's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Vlasis Karathanasis's chess games
All 70 games by Vlasis Karathanasis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,330 | ch-GRE U16 | B04 |
| Jan 2011 | Havalambos Avgerinos | 2,153 | Glyfada New Year Open | C00 |
| Jun 2017 | Dimitrios Loutragotis | 2,143 | ch-GRE U18 | C54 |
| Jun 2017 | Vasilios Gkikas | 1,981 | ch-GRE U18 | E11 |
| Jan 2015 | Nikolaos K. Georgakopoulos | 1,807 | Peristeri Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2015 | 17 | 7 | 1,754 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,659 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 1,879 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Peristeri Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,903 |
| ch-Attica U18 | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| ch-Attica U16 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,664 |
| Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open A | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlasis Karathanasis's chess games?
70 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, from Nov 2010 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 Vlasis Karathanasis has played.
What does Vlasis Karathanasis play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vlasis Karathanasis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlasis Karathanasis answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vlasis Karathanasis play as White?
As White, Vlasis Karathanasis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlasis Karathanasis play as Black?
As Black, Vlasis Karathanasis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Vlasis Karathanasis's FIDE rating?
Vlasis Karathanasis is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vlasis Karathanasis played?
Our database contains 70 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlasis Karathanasis?
70 games by Vlasis Karathanasis 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.