Spyridon Skembris vs Hristos Banikas
Spyridon Skembris (68, GM, GRE) and Hristos Banikas (48, GM, GRE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Banikas leads with 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 49th National Team Championship of A Category 2022 saw Banikas prevail. With current classical ratings of 2270 and 2545, the Elo model gives Banikas a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2270 vs 2545 (Δ -275)
With Spyridon Skembris as white
12% Spyridon16% draw72% Hristos
With Hristos Banikas as white
8% Spyridon13% draw79% Hristos
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Spyridon Skembris | Hristos Banikas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2270-6 | 2545 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Nov 2009 | 2646 · Jul 2014 |
| Peak age | 51 | 36 |
| World rank now | #5,070 | #342 |
| World rank peak | #853 | #112 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,014 | 924 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2242 | 2531 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 15 |
Best Win
Spyridon Skembris
Hristos Banikas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Spyridon Skembris
Hristos Banikas