Prepare against Fotios Margaritis
GRC · World #16,667 classical · FIDE ID 4206606
Our database contains 149 games by Fotios Margaritis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fotios Margaritis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fotios Margaritis 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 | 2,088 | 2,220 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,189 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,184 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 83 | 17 | 49 | 55.7% |
| As White | 77 | 48 | 10 | 19 | 62.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 35 | 7 | 30 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fotios Margaritis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fotios Margaritis's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 89.6% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.5% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nf3 (77.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 16 | 38.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Fotios Margaritis's chess games
All 149 games by Fotios Margaritis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 18/4/14 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Konstantinos Nikolaidis | 2,283 | 11th Heraklio Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2005 | Ioannis Simeonidis | 2,240 | 9th Heraklio Open | B17 |
| Aug 2008 | Sebastian Filippas | 2,240 | Athens Acropolis Open | C56 |
| May 2007 | Konstantinos Kagas | 2,181 | Panagiotis Apergis Open | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Alexandros Kostouros | 2,177 | 29th Aegean Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U20 | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,075 |
| 24th Athens Acropolis Open B | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,211 |
| Mitilini Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| 11th Heraklio Open A | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 29th Aegean Open | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 9th Heraklio Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Panagiotis Apergis Open | 2007 | 7 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fotios Margaritis's chess games?
149 games by Fotios Margaritis, from Apr 2003 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 Fotios Margaritis has played.
What does Fotios Margaritis play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Fotios Margaritis opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fotios Margaritis answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Fotios Margaritis play as White?
As White, Fotios Margaritis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fotios Margaritis play as Black?
As Black, Fotios Margaritis most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Fotios Margaritis's FIDE rating?
Fotios Margaritis is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Fotios Margaritis played?
Our database contains 149 games by Fotios Margaritis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fotios Margaritis?
149 games by Fotios Margaritis 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.