Prepare against Hristos Marinakis
CM · GRC · World #9,218 classical · FIDE ID 4294661
When preparing against Hristos Marinakis, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 375 games by Hristos Marinakis, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hristos Marinakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristos Marinakis 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 | 2,183 | 2,202 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,158 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 147 | 64 | 164 | 39.2% |
| As White | 177 | 80 | 29 | 68 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 198 | 67 | 35 | 96 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristos Marinakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristos Marinakis's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 66.7% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 18.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 10.2% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.1% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Marinakis usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 51.7% | 29.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 44.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 85.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Hristos Marinakis's chess games
All 375 games by Hristos Marinakis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 147 wins, 64 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alberto David | 2,462 | 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | B20 |
| Nov 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Feb 2024 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,446 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| May 2019 | Tsvetan Stoyanov | 2,416 | 1st Heraklion Tal Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 48 | 2,106 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2021 | 31 | 18 | 1,824 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 25 | 15.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,053 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 1,733 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2015 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,338 |
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,854 |
| 8th Anogia Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristos Marinakis's chess games?
375 games by Hristos Marinakis, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Hristos Marinakis has played.
What does Hristos Marinakis play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Hristos Marinakis opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristos Marinakis answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hristos Marinakis play as White?
As White, Hristos Marinakis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristos Marinakis play as Black?
As Black, Hristos Marinakis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Hristos Marinakis's FIDE rating?
Hristos Marinakis is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Hristos Marinakis played?
Our database contains 375 games by Hristos Marinakis, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 64 draws, 164 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristos Marinakis?
375 games by Hristos Marinakis 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.