Hristos Banikas vs Spyridon Kapnisis
Hristos Banikas (48, GM, GRE) and Spyridon Kapnisis (45, GM, GRE) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Banikas leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2545 and 2362, the Elo model gives Banikas a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2545 vs 2362 (Δ +183)
With Hristos Banikas as white
69% Hristos17% draw14% Spyridon
With Spyridon Kapnisis as white
60% Hristos20% draw20% Spyridon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hristos Banikas | Spyridon Kapnisis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2545 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2646 · Jul 2014 | 2529 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 36 | 30 |
| World rank now | #342 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #112 | #567 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 924 | 717 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 38% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2531 | 2253 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 31 |
Best Win
Hristos Banikas
Spyridon Kapnisis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hristos Banikas
Spyridon Kapnisis