Prepare against Ioulia Makka
WIM · GRC · World #37,173 classical · FIDE ID 4205316
Our database contains 1,003 games by Ioulia Makka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioulia Makka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioulia Makka 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 | 1,948 | 2,275 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,143 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,169 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,003 | 368 | 233 | 402 | 36.7% |
| As White | 504 | 210 | 117 | 177 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 499 | 158 | 116 | 225 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioulia Makka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioulia Makka's side.
First moves as White (504 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 465 | 92.3% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 24 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Makka usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Makka usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Makka usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Makka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Makka usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Makka usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 167 | 58.6% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 98 | 34.4% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.5% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 56.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 54 | 36.2% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.7% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Ioulia Makka's chess games
All 1,003 games by Ioulia Makka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 368 wins, 233 draws, 402 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 110 | 40/28/42 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 20/12/16 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 49 | 26/8/15 | 53.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 6/4/22 | 18.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 3/7/14 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,499 | 13th Kavala Open | B17 |
| Apr 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,426 | 19th ch-EU w | C70 |
| Jun 2005 | Eva Moser | 2,422 | 6th ch-EU w | B33 |
| Jan 2008 | Israel Caspi | 2,378 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | E04 |
| Apr 2017 | Filiz Osmanodja | 2,370 | 18th ch-EU w | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE w | 2009 | 53 | 30.5 | 2,231 |
| Athens Acropolis Open w | 2006 | 36 | 19 | 2,233 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 2002 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,215 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2001 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,228 |
| 19th Wch U20 Girls | 2002 | 16 | 7 | 2,234 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 15 | 10 | 2,211 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 6 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioulia Makka's chess games?
1,003 games by Ioulia Makka, from Apr 2003 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 Ioulia Makka has played.
What does Ioulia Makka play on the first move as White?
Across 504 games with White in our database, Ioulia Makka opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioulia Makka answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ioulia Makka play as White?
As White, Ioulia Makka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 504 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioulia Makka play as Black?
As Black, Ioulia Makka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (49 games, 53.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Ioulia Makka's FIDE rating?
Ioulia Makka is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ioulia Makka played?
Our database contains 1,003 games by Ioulia Makka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 368 wins, 233 draws, 402 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioulia Makka?
1,003 games by Ioulia Makka 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.