Ioannis Nikolaidis vs Spyridon Kapnisis
Ioannis Nikolaidis (55, GM, GRE) and Spyridon Kapnisis (45, GM, GRE) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Nikolaidis leads with 3 wins to 2, with 13 draws — a 72% draw rate. Their last meeting at Piraeus GM Norm Tournament Bogados Memorial drew. With current classical ratings of 2444 and 2362, the Elo model gives Nikolaidis a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2444 vs 2362 (Δ +82)
With Ioannis Nikolaidis as white
55% Ioannis22% draw23% Spyridon
With Spyridon Kapnisis as white
44% Ioannis26% draw30% Spyridon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ioannis Nikolaidis | Spyridon Kapnisis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2444 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2570 · Aug 2013 | 2529 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 42 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,090 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #323 | #567 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 853 | 717 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2410 | 2253 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 31 |
Best Win
Ioannis Nikolaidis
Spyridon Kapnisis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ioannis Nikolaidis
Spyridon Kapnisis