Prepare against Dionysios Merkouropoulos
GRC · World #8,456 classical · FIDE ID 25891316
When preparing against Dionysios Merkouropoulos, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Dionysios Merkouropoulos, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dionysios Merkouropoulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dionysios Merkouropoulos 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 | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,219 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 102 | 27 | 99 | 44.7% |
| As White | 114 | 56 | 13 | 45 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 46 | 14 | 54 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dionysios Merkouropoulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dionysios Merkouropoulos's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Merkouropoulos usually continues c4 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Merkouropoulos usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Merkouropoulos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 46.0% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.9% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 59.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 40.6% | 34.6% |
Dionysios Merkouropoulos's chess games
All 228 games by Dionysios Merkouropoulos in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 102 wins, 27 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Evaggelos Patrelakis | 2,424 | 4th Mikis Theodorakis | B10 |
| Oct 2025 | Zhauynbay Aldiyar | 2,332 | World Youth Open U14 2025 | E93 |
| Apr 2025 | Stefanos Kazantzoglou | 2,238 | 4th Mikis Theodorakis | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Eleftherios Boutikos | 2,189 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | Panayotis Papadopoulos | 2,141 | 44th Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,604 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 1,392 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2021 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,629 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,553 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dionysios Merkouropoulos's chess games?
228 games by Dionysios Merkouropoulos, from Nov 2018 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 Dionysios Merkouropoulos has played.
What does Dionysios Merkouropoulos play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Dionysios Merkouropoulos opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dionysios Merkouropoulos answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Dionysios Merkouropoulos play as White?
As White, Dionysios Merkouropoulos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dionysios Merkouropoulos play as Black?
As Black, Dionysios Merkouropoulos most often plays: Scotch Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Dionysios Merkouropoulos's FIDE rating?
Dionysios Merkouropoulos is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dionysios Merkouropoulos played?
Our database contains 228 games by Dionysios Merkouropoulos, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 27 draws, 99 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dionysios Merkouropoulos?
228 games by Dionysios Merkouropoulos 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.