Prepare against Maria Kratimenou
GRC · World #74,728 classical · FIDE ID 25821725
When preparing against Maria Kratimenou, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 103 games by Maria Kratimenou, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maria Kratimenou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Kratimenou 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 | 1,806 | 1,829 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,648 | 1,648 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 49 | 21 | 33 | 47.6% |
| As White | 56 | 29 | 9 | 18 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Kratimenou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Kratimenou's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kratimenou usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kratimenou usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kratimenou usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 81.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Maria Kratimenou's chess games
All 103 games by Maria Kratimenou in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 49 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Aikaterini Argyro Gkoutzouki | 1,965 | 52nd chT-GRE | E11 |
| Aug 2023 | Evgenia Tsivelekidou | 1,932 | chT-GRE 50th | B11 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexopoulou,Eleni Th | 1,874 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B93 |
| Jul 2024 | Antonia Karavitaki | 1,784 | 51st chT-GRE | B36 |
| Aug 2023 | Kyriaki Kalyva | 1,761 | chT-GRE 50th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,445 |
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,418 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,515 |
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,425 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Rapid w | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 1,319 |
| ch-GRE South U14 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,451 |
| 49th chT-GRE | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Kratimenou's chess games?
103 games by Maria Kratimenou, from Sep 2015 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 Maria Kratimenou has played.
What does Maria Kratimenou play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Maria Kratimenou opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Kratimenou answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Maria Kratimenou play as White?
As White, Maria Kratimenou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Kratimenou play as Black?
As Black, Maria Kratimenou most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Maria Kratimenou's FIDE rating?
Maria Kratimenou is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,648 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (May 2025).
How many games has Maria Kratimenou played?
Our database contains 103 games by Maria Kratimenou, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Kratimenou?
103 games by Maria Kratimenou 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.