Prepare against Dimitrios Makridis
FM · GRC · World #3,017 classical · FIDE ID 25864475
Our database contains 778 games by Dimitrios Makridis, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Makridis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Makridis 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 | 2,338 | 2,394 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,381 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,410 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 778 | 450 | 127 | 201 | 57.8% |
| As White | 387 | 249 | 54 | 84 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 391 | 201 | 73 | 117 | 51.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Makridis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Makridis's side.
First moves as White (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 84.2% | 69.5% |
| b3 | 19 | 4.9% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.4% | 96.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.8% | 90.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.8% | 81.8% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 69.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Makridis usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Makridis usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Makridis usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 57.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Makridis usually continues Bb2 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Makridis usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Makridis usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 66.7% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 34 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Dimitrios Makridis's chess games
All 778 games by Dimitrios Makridis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 450 wins, 127 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 38 | 24/8/6 | 63.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 19/8/10 | 51.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 20/6/2 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 19/1/7 | 70.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 88 | 47/17/24 | 53.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B29 |
| Aug 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,733 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Feb 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Jun 2023 | Ivan Saric | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 384 | 242 | 2,458 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2017 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,366 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,696 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,529 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,247 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,309 |
| FIDE Youth Super Final U14 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Makridis's chess games?
778 games by Dimitrios Makridis, from Aug 2016 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 Dimitrios Makridis has played.
What does Dimitrios Makridis play on the first move as White?
Across 387 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Makridis opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Makridis play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Makridis's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (38 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Makridis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Makridis most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 53.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Dimitrios Makridis's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Makridis is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Dimitrios Makridis played?
Our database contains 778 games by Dimitrios Makridis, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 450 wins, 127 draws, 201 losses (57.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Makridis?
778 games by Dimitrios Makridis 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.