Prepare against Ioannis Margaritis
GRC · World #40,688 classical · FIDE ID 4234219
Our database contains 56 games by Ioannis Margaritis, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Margaritis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis 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 | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 44.6% |
| As White | 29 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Margaritis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Margaritis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 62.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ioannis Margaritis's chess games
All 56 games by Ioannis Margaritis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Nikolaos Papadopoulos | 2,127 | Strovolos Open | C62 |
| Jan 2011 | Conrad Riza | 2,084 | ch-CYP Open | E64 |
| Dec 2012 | Ioannis Poulopoulos | 2,055 | ch-Attica U16 13 | B03 |
| Feb 2011 | Halil Tozaki | 2,047 | ch-CYP Open | B41 |
| Dec 2008 | Panagiotis Papadopoulos | 1,948 | ch-Attica U12 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,070 |
| Strovolos Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,003 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,022 |
| Lefkosia Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Attica U16 13 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,032 |
| ch-Attica U12 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| 84th Ambelokipi Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,836 |
| chT-CYP Clubs | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Margaritis's chess games?
56 games by Ioannis Margaritis, from Apr 2008 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 Ioannis Margaritis has played.
What does Ioannis Margaritis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ioannis Margaritis opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Margaritis answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Margaritis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Margaritis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Margaritis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Margaritis most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ioannis Margaritis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Margaritis is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Margaritis played?
Our database contains 56 games by Ioannis Margaritis, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Margaritis?
56 games by Ioannis 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.