Frendzas, Panayotis

Panayotis Frendzas, a 67-year-old Greek International Master, is rated 2175 and sitting in the top 4% of Greek players, and in the top 4% worldwide. He has held steady between 2150 and 2200 for 2 years. 13 rated games in the past year (≈6/year long-term). Recent appearances: 40th European Club Cup (open) and 2025 National Team Champiosnhip A Category. He had 5 career breaks: 99 months (2002–2010), 23 months (2010–2012), 19 months (2014–2016), 26 months (2019–2021, COVID-19 included) and 20 months (2021–2023). His peak of 2374 was reached at age 53 (May 2012); he also reached Greek #21 in Jan 2001.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 42).