Prepare against Dimitrios Marianidis
GRC · World #83,330 classical · FIDE ID 4211324
When preparing against Dimitrios Marianidis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Dimitrios Marianidis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitrios Marianidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitrios Marianidis 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 | 1,779 | 1,943 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,674 | 1,881 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,873 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 53 | 27 | 65 | 36.6% |
| As White | 71 | 24 | 15 | 32 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 29 | 12 | 33 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitrios Marianidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitrios Marianidis's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Marianidis usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Marianidis usually continues f4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Marianidis usually continues exd5 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 90.6% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Dimitrios Marianidis's chess games
All 145 games by Dimitrios Marianidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Jul 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: 53 wins, 27 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Dimitrios Siamidis | 2,171 | 3rd Glyfada Open | B25 |
| Feb 2010 | Georgios Angelopoulos | 2,115 | 6th Athens Siaperas Memorial | B78 |
| May 2009 | Anastasios Papargiriou | 2,050 | 096th Ambelokipi Open | B20 |
| Sep 2011 | Theodoros Sideris | 2,050 | 19th Nikaia Open | B72 |
| Aug 2011 | Dimitrios Kondopoulos | 2,045 | 19th Nikaia Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Ambelokipi Open | 1999 | 14 | 9 | 2,203 |
| Athens Smaok U1900 Open 35th | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,713 |
| 5th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| 4th Athens Smaok Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Ikaros Keo Open | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 34th Ambelokipi Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,085 |
| 16th Athens PAO CC-ch | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,375 |
| 21st Ambelokipi Open | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitrios Marianidis's chess games?
145 games by Dimitrios Marianidis, from Jul 2006 to Jul 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 Marianidis has played.
What does Dimitrios Marianidis play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Dimitrios Marianidis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitrios Marianidis answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Dimitrios Marianidis play as White?
As White, Dimitrios Marianidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitrios Marianidis play as Black?
As Black, Dimitrios Marianidis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Dimitrios Marianidis's FIDE rating?
Dimitrios Marianidis is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,674 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Dimitrios Marianidis played?
Our database contains 145 games by Dimitrios Marianidis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 27 draws, 65 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitrios Marianidis?
145 games by Dimitrios Marianidis 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.