Prepare against Ioannis M Margaritis
GRC · World #15,947 classical · FIDE ID 25895923
Our database contains 145 games by Ioannis M Margaritis, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis M Margaritis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis M 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 | 2,096 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,923 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 55 | 21 | 69 | 37.9% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 74 | 28 | 10 | 36 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis M Margaritis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis M Margaritis's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 91.5% | 45.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Margaritis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 93.2% | 46.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Ioannis M Margaritis's chess games
All 145 games by Ioannis M Margaritis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 55 wins, 21 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hussain Besou | 2,427 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Gunebakan,Yunus Emre | 2,308 | Serbia Open 2026 | E92 |
| Feb 2026 | Pavle Ciric | 2,280 | 9th Vardaris Open 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Sofiia Hryzlova | 2,278 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E36 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew Portelli | 2,213 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,791 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 1,438 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,635 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,047 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,390 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis M Margaritis's chess games?
145 games by Ioannis M Margaritis, from May 2019 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 Ioannis M Margaritis has played.
What does Ioannis M Margaritis play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Ioannis M Margaritis opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis M Margaritis answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ioannis M Margaritis play as White?
As White, Ioannis M Margaritis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis M Margaritis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis M Margaritis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Ioannis M Margaritis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis M Margaritis is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ioannis M Margaritis played?
Our database contains 145 games by Ioannis M Margaritis, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 21 draws, 69 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis M Margaritis?
145 games by Ioannis M 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.