Prepare against Christianna Markidou
WFM · Cyprus · World #116,057 classical · FIDE ID 5900433
When preparing against Christianna Markidou, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Christianna Markidou, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christianna Markidou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christianna Markidou before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,684 | 1,972 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,866 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,725 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 85 | 20 | 73 | 47.8% |
| As White | 89 | 44 | 10 | 35 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 41 | 10 | 38 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christianna Markidou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christianna Markidou's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Markidou usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Markidou usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Markidou usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 91.5% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Christianna Markidou's chess games
All 178 games by Christianna Markidou in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 85 wins, 20 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Andreas Andreou | 2,196 | 43rd ch-CYP | D31 |
| Jan 2008 | Stelios Abatzidis | 2,036 | 43rd ch-CYP | B20 |
| Sep 2009 | Dragoljub Gradiser | 2,028 | 7th ch-Mediterranean | D31 |
| Feb 2012 | Conrad Riza | 2,017 | ch-CYP | D45 |
| Jan 2009 | Halil Sentug | 2,017 | ch-CYP | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2012 | 45 | 24 | 2,043 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 1,562 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,758 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
| 7th ch-Mediterranean | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| 1st ch-EU Small Nations w | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,641 |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,665 |
| ch-EU Small Nations w 5th | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christianna Markidou's chess games?
178 games by Christianna Markidou, from Nov 2009 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Christianna Markidou has played.
What does Christianna Markidou play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Christianna Markidou opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christianna Markidou answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christianna Markidou play as White?
As White, Christianna Markidou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christianna Markidou play as Black?
As Black, Christianna Markidou most often plays: Philidor (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Christianna Markidou's FIDE rating?
Christianna Markidou is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Christianna Markidou played?
Our database contains 178 games by Christianna Markidou, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 20 draws, 73 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christianna Markidou?
178 games by Christianna Markidou reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.