Prepare against Vlasis Karathanasis
GRC · World #24,236 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, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 37 | 13 | 39 | 41.6% |
| As White | 42 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 34.0% |
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 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Karathanasis usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Vlasis Karathanasis's chess games
All 89 games by Vlasis Karathanasis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Konstantinos Koutras | 1,975 | 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2015 | 17 | 7 | 1,754 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,659 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 1,879 |
| Peristeri Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,903 |
| 12th Greek Open Individual Blitz Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,887 |
| 33rd Open Tournament of Nikaia 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-Attica U18 | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlasis Karathanasis's chess games?
89 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, from Nov 2010 to Sep 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 42 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 (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 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 (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Vlasis Karathanasis's FIDE rating?
Vlasis Karathanasis is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vlasis Karathanasis played?
Our database contains 89 games by Vlasis Karathanasis, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlasis Karathanasis?
89 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.