Prepare against Ioannis Maris
FM · GRC · World #50,765 classical · FIDE ID 4201540
When preparing against Ioannis Maris, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Ioannis Maris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Maris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Maris 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 | 1,890 | 2,183 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 2,018 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 2,055 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 123 | 27 | 91 | 51.0% |
| As White | 125 | 62 | 13 | 50 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 61 | 14 | 41 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Maris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Maris's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 56.0% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 16.8% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 18 | 14.4% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 12.8% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maris usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Maris usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Maris usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Maris usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 78.4% | 66.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 90.7% | 55.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
Ioannis Maris's chess games
All 241 games by Ioannis Maris 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: 123 wins, 27 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Dejan Antic | 2,472 | 20th Heraklion Open | E07 |
| Aug 2013 | Timotheos Lirindzakis | 2,286 | 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | E05 |
| Jan 2016 | Michalis Papadakis | 2,266 | 16th Heraklion Open | D55 |
| Jul 2016 | Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos | 2,250 | 5th Anogia Open | D45 |
| Aug 2013 | Georgios Milonakis | 2,213 | 9th Heraklion Gazi Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion Gazi Open | 2007 | 20 | 15 | 1,982 |
| 20th Heraklion Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,992 |
| 21st Heraklion Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,943 |
| Heraklion Open 28th | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,698 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,898 |
| 2nd Hersonissos Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,845 |
| 2nd Anogia Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| 6th Anogia Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,721 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Timotheos Lirindzakis (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Maris's chess games?
241 games by Ioannis Maris, 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 Ioannis Maris has played.
What does Ioannis Maris play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Ioannis Maris opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Maris answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Maris play as White?
As White, Ioannis Maris's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Maris play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Maris most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Ioannis Maris's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Maris is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Ioannis Maris played?
Our database contains 241 games by Ioannis Maris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 27 draws, 91 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Maris?
241 games by Ioannis Maris 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.