Spyridon Skembris vs Hristos Banikas
GM Spyridon Skembris (2270) · GM Hristos Banikas (2545)
Spyridon Skembris and Hristos Banikas have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Aug 2022. Skembris leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Skembris | Draws | Banikas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skembris with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Banikas with White | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Skembris | Draws | Banikas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Skembris | Draws | Banikas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 49th chT-GRE |
| Aug 2013 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 5th Rethymno Open |
| Jul 2013 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1-0 | Slav Defense | GRE Team Cup Final 31st |
| Jul 2011 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd Rethymno Open |
| Jul 2011 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 39th chT-GRE |
| Jun 2011 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | GRE CupT |
| Sep 2009 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Kerkyra Open |
| Dec 2007 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-GRE |
| Dec 2006 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GRE 56th |
| Nov 2005 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 55th ch-GRE |
| Dec 2004 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-GRE |
| Oct 2000 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-GRE |
| Jan 1999 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-GRE |
| Dec 1998 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 48th ch-GRE |
| Jan 1998 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Arhanes |
| Jan 1998 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Patras |
| Jan 1997 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-GRE |
| Jan 1997 | Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Skembris | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7th Kavala Open |
| Jan 1996 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-GRE |
| Jan 1993 | Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Komotini GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Spyridon Skembris and Hristos Banikas?
In 20 recorded games, Spyridon Skembris has 5 wins, Hristos Banikas has 8 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Spyridon Skembris and Hristos Banikas played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Aug 2022.
What openings do Spyridon Skembris and Hristos Banikas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.