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Efstratios Grivas

April 10, 2024

Efstratios Grivas (born March 30, 1966) is a Greek chess player who holds the titles of Grandmaster, FIDE Senior Trainer, International Arbiter, and FIDE International Organizer.

Efstratios Grivas
Country Greece
Born (1966-03-30) March 30, 1966 (age 58)
Egio, Greece
TitleGrandmaster (1993)
Peak rating2528 (January 1999)

Early years edit

He was born in Egio, Achaia and grew up in Athens, in the neighbourhood of Kallithea, as his family moved to the Greek capital in 1970. His registration at the Kallithea Chess Club in 1979 was his first contact with chess. Two years later he won the Greek Cadet Championship, under the guidance of FM Panagiotis Drepaniotis (1979–1981).

He wrote the book "The Grivas Sicilian".

Chess career edit

A relatively late starter, Grivas was taught how to play at a chess club when he was 13 years old.[1] He was later trained by IM Dr. Nikolai Minev (1981–1982), FM Michalis Kaloskambis (1984–1986), GM Efim Geller (1987–1988) and IM Nikolai Andrianov (1990–1996). He took part in a FIDE training camp in Moscow in 1984.

Grivas has played in Greece for the following clubs: Kallithea Chess Club (1979–1994), OAA “Iraklion” (1995–1998), Kavala Chess Club (1999), AO “Kydon” Khania (2000–2005) and A.E.K. (2006-).

From 1982 until 1999 he represented Greece 186 times (12 in the National Junior Team and 174 in the National Men's Team), having participated in eight Olympiads (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998),[2] three European Team Chess Championships (1989, 1992, 1997),[3] and twelve Balkaniads (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994).[4]

His greatest success was winning the Silver Individual Medal (on 3rd board) at the 33rd Chess Olympiad in 1998. Other important successes were the Gold Individual Medal (on the 3rd board) at the European Team Championship in 1989, 4th place at the World Junior Chess Championship in 1985, 1st place at the 1987 Munich international tournament (320 participants), 11th individual place (on the 4th board) at the 32nd Chess Olympiad in 1996, qualification of his club (OAA “Iraklion”) to Europe's best 16 clubs in 1997 (European Club Cup)

He scored the following at international tournaments: 3rd in Paris 1982, 1st in Cap d'Agde 1983, 2nd in Karditsa 1984, 3rd in Bucharest 1984, 2nd in Strasbourg 1985, 2nd in Munich 1986, 3rd in Xanthi 1991, 2nd in Gausdal 1993, 3rd in Reykjavík 1994, 2nd in Limassol 1997, 1st in Hellexpo-Sportexpo 2001.

His handles on the Internet Chess Club are "E-Grivas"[5] and "Gref".[6][7]

Author edit

From 1982 on he successfully worked as a journalist in newspapers and magazines (in Greek and in English). Between January 1992 and September 1999 he was editor-in-chief and main contributor of the monthly magazine of the Greek Chess Federation, Greek Chess.

In 2010 he was awarded the Boleslavsky Medal (best author) for 2009.[8]

Administrator and organizer edit

He was a founding member of the Association of Top Greek Chessplayers (1995) and has since been a member of its Policy Board (Executive Secretary 1996-1997 and Vice-President since 1998). From 1996 until 1999 he held the position of Greek Chess Federation Technical Advisor. Finally, he served as a member of FIDE's Players’ Council (1998–2002). He holds the titles of FIDE International Organizer (was a co-organizer of the 1999 European Youth Chess Championships in Litochoro Pierias with more than 1000 participants) and FIDE International Arbiter, titles that are awarded according to specific requirements and are not honorary.

Trainer edit

His work in this field includes more than 12000 hours of training in many clubs, especially with younger players. From 1986 to 1991 he was the Federal Trainer of the National Juniors Team. During the period 1989–1990 he was the Trainer of the DEI Macedonia-Thrace Chess Academy, while during 1996–1998 and 2002–2004 he held the same position in Pnevmatiki Stegi Peristeriou Chess Club and finally during 2002–2005 he worked with Koropi Sports & Chess Club as well. In 2001–2002 he worked as a professor at the Institute of Professional Education in Peristeri and as External Contributor with O.E.E.K. (Sports Department - Chess Trainer Faculty) while from 2001–2004 he also offered his chess services to the Military Officers’ Academy.

In 2004 Grivas was awarded the title of FIDE Senior Trainer.[9]

Notable games edit

  • Efstratios Grivas vs Nigel Short, Ol. 1986, Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense (D58), 1-0
  • Efstratios Grivas vs Vladimir Tukmakov, Kavala op 1991, Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation (E17), 1-0
  • Efstratios Grivas vs Zhaoqin Peng, Corus (Group C) 2008, Zukertort Opening: Queen Pawn Defense (A06), 1-0
  • Efstratios Grivas vs Arik Braun, Corus (Group C) 2008, Slav Defense: Breyer Variation (D11), 1-0

Books edit

  • A Complete Guide to the Grivas Sicilian (2005, Gambit Publications; ISBN 978-1-904600-36-7)
  • Beating the Fianchetto Defences (2006, Gambit; ISBN 978-1-904600-48-0)
  • Chess College 1: Strategy (2006, Gambit; ISBN 978-1-904600-45-9)
  • Chess College 2: Pawn Play (2006, Gambit; ISBN 978-1-904600-47-3)
  • Chess College 3: Technique (2006, Gambit; ISBN 978-1-904600-57-2)
  • Modern Chess Planning (2007, Gambit; ISBN 978-1-904600-68-8)
  • Practical Endgame Play - mastering the basics (2008, Everyman Chess; ISBN 978-1-85744-556-5)

Openings edit

References edit

  1. ^ "GM Efstratios Grivas - Interview - How to be a Grandmaster Series - Video #2 | Chess Blog of iChess.NET". Chess Videos, Chess DVDs, Chess Software and more. 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  2. ^ OlimpBase Men's Chess Olympiads Efstratios Grivas
  3. ^ OlimpBase European Men's Team Chess Championship Efstratios Grivas
  4. ^ OlimpBase Boys' Chess Balkaniads Efstratios Grivas
  5. ^ "E-Grivas". Internet Chess Club. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Gref". Internet Chess Club. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  7. ^ "ICC Help GM-bio". ChessClub.com. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Training with GM Efstratios Grivas (Part 1)". ChessBase. 2011-01-28. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  9. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2009-04-01.

External links edit

  • Efstratios Grivas rating card at FIDE  
  • Efstratios Grivas player profile and games at Chessgames.com
  • Exclusive Video Interview
  • Efstratios Grivas at 365Chess.com
  • Official Website 2013-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
  • Interview
  • at the Wayback Machine (archived 2016-04-10)

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the Greek capital in 1970 His registration at the Kallithea Chess Club in 1979 was his first contact with chess Two years later he won the Greek Cadet Championship under the guidance of FM Panagiotis Drepaniotis 1979 1981 He wrote the book The Grivas Sicilian Chess career editA relatively late starter Grivas was taught how to play at a chess club when he was 13 years old 1 He was later trained by IM Dr Nikolai Minev 1981 1982 FM Michalis Kaloskambis 1984 1986 GM Efim Geller 1987 1988 and IM Nikolai Andrianov 1990 1996 He took part in a FIDE training camp in Moscow in 1984 Grivas has played in Greece for the following clubs Kallithea Chess Club 1979 1994 OAA Iraklion 1995 1998 Kavala Chess Club 1999 AO Kydon Khania 2000 2005 and A E K 2006 From 1982 until 1999 he represented Greece 186 times 12 in the National Junior Team and 174 in the National Men s Team having participated in eight Olympiads 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2 three European Team Chess Championships 1989 1992 1997 3 and twelve Balkaniads 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994 4 His greatest success was winning the Silver Individual Medal on 3rd board at the 33rd Chess Olympiad in 1998 Other important successes were the Gold Individual Medal on the 3rd board at the European Team Championship in 1989 4th place at the World Junior Chess Championship in 1985 1st place at the 1987 Munich international tournament 320 participants 11th individual place on the 4th board at the 32nd Chess Olympiad in 1996 qualification of his club OAA Iraklion to Europe s best 16 clubs in 1997 European Club Cup He scored the following at international tournaments 3rd in Paris 1982 1st in Cap d Agde 1983 2nd in Karditsa 1984 3rd in Bucharest 1984 2nd in Strasbourg 1985 2nd in Munich 1986 3rd in Xanthi 1991 2nd in Gausdal 1993 3rd in Reykjavik 1994 2nd in Limassol 1997 1st in Hellexpo Sportexpo 2001 His handles on the Internet Chess Club are E Grivas 5 and Gref 6 7 Author editFrom 1982 on he successfully worked as a journalist in newspapers and magazines in Greek and in English Between January 1992 and September 1999 he was editor in chief and main contributor of the monthly magazine of the Greek Chess Federation Greek Chess In 2010 he was awarded the Boleslavsky Medal best author for 2009 8 Administrator and organizer editHe was a founding member of the Association of Top Greek Chessplayers 1995 and has since been a member of its Policy Board Executive Secretary 1996 1997 and Vice President since 1998 From 1996 until 1999 he held the position of Greek Chess Federation Technical Advisor Finally he served as a member of FIDE s Players Council 1998 2002 He holds the titles of FIDE International Organizer was a co organizer of the 1999 European Youth Chess Championships in Litochoro Pierias with more than 1000 participants and FIDE International Arbiter titles that are awarded according to specific requirements and are not honorary Trainer editHis work in this field includes more than 12000 hours of training in many clubs especially with younger players From 1986 to 1991 he was the Federal Trainer of the National Juniors Team During the period 1989 1990 he was the Trainer of the DEI Macedonia Thrace Chess Academy while during 1996 1998 and 2002 2004 he held the same position in Pnevmatiki Stegi Peristeriou Chess Club and finally during 2002 2005 he worked with Koropi Sports amp Chess Club as well In 2001 2002 he worked as a professor at the Institute of Professional Education in Peristeri and as External Contributor with O E E K Sports Department Chess Trainer Faculty while from 2001 2004 he also offered his chess services to the Military Officers Academy In 2004 Grivas was awarded the title of FIDE Senior Trainer 9 Notable games editEfstratios Grivas vs Nigel Short Ol 1986 Queen s Gambit Declined Tartakower Defense D58 1 0 Efstratios Grivas vs Vladimir Tukmakov Kavala op 1991 Queen s Indian Defense Classical Variation E17 1 0 Efstratios Grivas vs Zhaoqin Peng Corus Group C 2008 Zukertort Opening Queen Pawn Defense A06 1 0 Efstratios Grivas vs Arik Braun Corus Group C 2008 Slav Defense Breyer Variation D11 1 0Books editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items August 2008 A Complete Guide to the Grivas Sicilian 2005 Gambit Publications ISBN 978 1 904600 36 7 Beating the Fianchetto Defences 2006 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 48 0 Chess College 1 Strategy 2006 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 45 9 Chess College 2 Pawn Play 2006 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 47 3 Chess College 3 Technique 2006 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 57 2 Modern Chess Planning 2007 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 68 8 Practical Endgame Play mastering the basics 2008 Everyman Chess ISBN 978 1 85744 556 5 Openings edit Ispaniki Partida in Greek 1987 Kaissa Chess Center A Complete Guide to the Grivas Sicilian 2005 Gambit ISBN 978 190 460 036 7 Beating the Fianchetto Defences 2006 Gambit ISBN 978 1 904600 48 0 SOS Secrets of Opening Surprises 13 2011 Interchess BV New In Chess ISBN 978 90 5691 341 0 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 1 2019 Chess Evolution Kft ISBN 978 615 5793 19 6 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 2 2020 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 22 6 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 3 2020 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 24 0 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 4 2020 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 25 7 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 5 2020 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 26 4 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 6 2021 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 28 8 Grivas Opening Laboratory Volume 7 2021 Chess Evolution ISBN 978 615 5793 30 1 The Modernized Grivas Sicilian 2022 Thinkers Publishing ISBN 978 94 6420 139 0 The Grivas Anti Sicilian Bible 2022 Thinkers ISBN 978 94 6420 161 1 References edit GM Efstratios Grivas Interview How to be a Grandmaster Series Video 2 Chess Blog of iChess NET Chess Videos Chess DVDs Chess Software and more 2011 08 09 Retrieved 2017 11 17 OlimpBase Men s Chess Olympiads Efstratios Grivas OlimpBase European Men s Team Chess Championship Efstratios Grivas OlimpBase Boys Chess Balkaniads Efstratios Grivas E Grivas Internet Chess Club Retrieved 6 March 2011 Gref Internet Chess Club Retrieved 6 March 2011 ICC Help GM bio ChessClub com Retrieved 6 March 2011 Training with GM Efstratios Grivas Part 1 ChessBase 2011 01 28 Retrieved 13 February 2011 Arbiters Trainers Archived from the original on 2008 12 03 Retrieved 2009 04 01 External links editEfstratios Grivas rating card at FIDE nbsp Efstratios Grivas player profile and games at Chessgames com Exclusive Video Interview Efstratios Grivas at 365Chess com Official Website Archived 2013 08 10 at the Wayback Machine Interview Featured Chess Author GM Efstratios Grivas at the Wayback Machine archived 2016 04 10 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Efstratios Grivas amp oldid 1212214904, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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