Nikolaos Gkonelas vs Apostolos Papapostolou
Nikolaos Gkonelas (46, GRE) and Apostolos Papapostolou (39, GRE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Papapostolou leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1928 and 2000, the Elo model gives Papapostolou a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1928 vs 2000 (Δ -72)
With Nikolaos Gkonelas as white
34% Nikolaos22% draw44% Apostolos
With Apostolos Papapostolou as white
26% Nikolaos18% draw56% Apostolos
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolaos Gkonelas | Apostolos Papapostolou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1928+1 | 2000 |
| Peak rating | 2012 · Oct 2007 | 2000 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 38 |
| World rank now | #41,448 | #27,495 |
| World rank peak | #27,715 | #26,448 |
| Federation rank now | #514 | #337 |
| Games (career, STD) | 242 | 188 |
| Months active | 198 | 178 |
| % white wins | 46% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1871 | 2158 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 20 |
Best Win
Nikolaos Gkonelas
Apostolos Papapostolou
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).
Nikolaos Gkonelas
Apostolos Papapostolou