Prepare against Zisis Tsaknakis
FM · GRC · World #5,462 classical · FIDE ID 4259963
Our database contains 561 games by Zisis Tsaknakis, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zisis Tsaknakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zisis Tsaknakis 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 | 2,261 | 2,355 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,200 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 561 | 234 | 168 | 159 | 41.7% |
| As White | 278 | 125 | 81 | 72 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 283 | 109 | 87 | 87 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zisis Tsaknakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zisis Tsaknakis's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 69.1% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 42 | 15.1% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 12.2% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Tsaknakis usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 71.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 24 | 16.6% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.4% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 77.1% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 14.3% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Zisis Tsaknakis's chess games
All 561 games by Zisis Tsaknakis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 234 wins, 168 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 15/17/15 | 31.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,633 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C77 |
| Aug 2016 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,549 | 25th Kavala Open | B51 |
| Jul 2022 | Evgeny Zanan | 2,521 | 15th Paracin Open A | B97 |
| Aug 2016 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,505 | 25th Kavala Open | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Jonah B Willow | 2,470 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2016 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,019 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,863 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,341 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,806 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,281 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zisis Tsaknakis's chess games?
561 games by Zisis Tsaknakis, from Sep 2010 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 Zisis Tsaknakis has played.
What does Zisis Tsaknakis play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Zisis Tsaknakis opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zisis Tsaknakis answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zisis Tsaknakis play as White?
As White, Zisis Tsaknakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zisis Tsaknakis play as Black?
As Black, Zisis Tsaknakis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Zisis Tsaknakis's FIDE rating?
Zisis Tsaknakis is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Zisis Tsaknakis played?
Our database contains 561 games by Zisis Tsaknakis, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 168 draws, 159 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zisis Tsaknakis?
561 games by Zisis Tsaknakis 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.