Prepare against Maria Tsakona
WFM · GRC · World #12,604 classical · FIDE ID 25834827
When preparing against Maria Tsakona, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 368 games by Maria Tsakona, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maria Tsakona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Tsakona 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 | 2,135 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,026 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,957 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 176 | 51 | 141 | 47.8% |
| As White | 184 | 85 | 23 | 76 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 184 | 91 | 28 | 65 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Tsakona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Tsakona's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 51.1% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 37 | 20.1% | 39.2% |
| b4 | 31 | 16.8% | 37.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 10.9% | 42.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Tsakona usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 51.0% | 62.0% |
| c5 | 32 | 32.7% | 67.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 15.3% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 51.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Maria Tsakona's chess games
All 368 games by Maria Tsakona in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 176 wins, 51 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 31 | 10/3/18 | 32.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mariya Muzychuk | 2,475 | chT-AUT w 2025-26 | C77 |
| May 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,390 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B31 |
| Dec 2025 | Yixing Wu | 2,340 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| May 2026 | Zaur Hasanov | 2,329 | Titled Tuesday | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,165 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,240 |
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,357 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,639 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Tsakona's chess games?
368 games by Maria Tsakona, from Jun 2015 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 Maria Tsakona has played.
What does Maria Tsakona play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Maria Tsakona opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Tsakona answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Maria Tsakona play as White?
As White, Maria Tsakona's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Tsakona play as Black?
As Black, Maria Tsakona most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Maria Tsakona's FIDE rating?
Maria Tsakona is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maria Tsakona played?
Our database contains 368 games by Maria Tsakona, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 51 draws, 141 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Tsakona?
368 games by Maria Tsakona 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.