Prepare against Konstantinos Markidis
FM · GRC · World #8,035 classical · FIDE ID 4203500
When preparing against Konstantinos Markidis, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,279 games by Konstantinos Markidis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Konstantinos Markidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantinos Markidis 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 | 2,205 | 2,381 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,314 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,343 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,279 | 493 | 436 | 350 | 38.5% |
| As White | 631 | 257 | 236 | 138 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 648 | 236 | 200 | 212 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantinos Markidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantinos Markidis's side.
First moves as White (631 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 605 | 95.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.3% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Markidis usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Markidis usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Markidis usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Markidis usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Markidis usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Markidis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 154 | 53.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 110 | 38.1% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 25 | 8.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 74.1% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 46 | 18.6% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.9% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Konstantinos Markidis's chess games
All 1,279 games by Konstantinos Markidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 493 wins, 436 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 99 | 43/36/20 | 43.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 27/38/23 | 30.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 57 | 19/20/18 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 15/17/12 | 34.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/18/16 | 42.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 23/14/13 | 46.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 49 | 28/4/17 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 10/10/14 | 29.4% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 3/11/13 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,608 | Titled Tue | C91 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,596 | 4th Rethymno Open | C06 |
| Jul 2008 | Hristos Banikas | 2,571 | 1st Paleochora Open | B30 |
| Jul 2015 | Vladislav Borovikov | 2,562 | 8th Paleochora Open | A40 |
| May 2020 | Evgeniy Pak | 2,558 | Titled Tue | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 271 | 142 | 2,308 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 36 | 27 | 2,453 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,367 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 25 | 13 | 2,334 |
| ch-GRE | 2000 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,355 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,283 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Athanasios Mastrovasilis (14 games) · Ioannis Nikolaidis (11 games) · Hristos Banikas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantinos Markidis's chess games?
1,279 games by Konstantinos Markidis, from Apr 2003 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 Konstantinos Markidis has played.
What does Konstantinos Markidis play on the first move as White?
Across 631 games with White in our database, Konstantinos Markidis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantinos Markidis answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Konstantinos Markidis play as White?
As White, Konstantinos Markidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (99 games, 43.4% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 30.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (57 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantinos Markidis play as Black?
As Black, Konstantinos Markidis most often plays: Indian Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (50 games, 46.0% win rate); French Defense (49 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 648 games.
What is Konstantinos Markidis's FIDE rating?
Konstantinos Markidis is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Konstantinos Markidis played?
Our database contains 1,279 games by Konstantinos Markidis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 493 wins, 436 draws, 350 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantinos Markidis?
1,279 games by Konstantinos Markidis 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.