Nikolaos Galopoulos vs Zisis Tsaknakis
Nikolaos Galopoulos (33, IM, GRE) and Zisis Tsaknakis (27, FM, GRE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Galopoulos leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2426 and 2292, the Elo model gives Galopoulos a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2426 vs 2292 (Δ +134)
With Nikolaos Galopoulos as white
63% Nikolaos19% draw18% Zisis
With Zisis Tsaknakis as white
53% Nikolaos22% draw25% Zisis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolaos Galopoulos | Zisis Tsaknakis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2426 | 2292-15 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Mar 2012 | 2355 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,286 | #4,350 |
| World rank peak | #1,286 | #2,588 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #60 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 1,088 |
| Months active | 205 | 176 |
| % white wins | 70% | 56% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2422 | 2263 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 143 |
Best Win
Nikolaos Galopoulos
Zisis Tsaknakis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolaos Galopoulos
Zisis Tsaknakis