Prepare against Marina Makropoulou
WGM · GRC · World #17,680 classical · FIDE ID 4200187
When preparing against Marina Makropoulou, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 20.8% over 48 games.
Our database contains 1,577 games by Marina Makropoulou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marina Makropoulou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Makropoulou 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 | 2,078 | 2,316 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,153 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,577 | 631 | 505 | 441 | 40.0% |
| As White | 786 | 327 | 269 | 190 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 791 | 304 | 236 | 251 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Makropoulou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Makropoulou's side.
First moves as White (786 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 764 | 97.2% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.7% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 0.6% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Makropoulou usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 194 | 46.6% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 146 | 35.1% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 51 | 12.3% | 72.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.6% | 77.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 51.5% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 69 | 25.7% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 28 | 10.4% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 26 | 9.7% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Marina Makropoulou's chess games
All 1,577 games by Marina Makropoulou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 631 wins, 505 draws, 441 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 124 | 46/38/40 | 37.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 75 | 46/18/11 | 61.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 20/33/21 | 27.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 50 | 31/12/7 | 62.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 48 | 10/26/12 | 20.8% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 48 | 15/14/19 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 45 | 14/8/23 | 31.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 43 | 13/8/22 | 30.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 23/8/9 | 57.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,626 | 20th Dubai Open | A58 |
| Apr 2010 | S. Arun Prasad | 2,549 | 12th Dubai Open | E09 |
| Aug 2009 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,537 | 24th Athens Acropolis Open A | B48 |
| Feb 2006 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,512 | 22nd Cappelle Open | D15 |
| Jan 2000 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,501 | 08th Nikaia Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE w | 2009 | 93 | 70.5 | 2,360 |
| Athens Acropolis Open w | 2006 | 36 | 20 | 2,301 |
| Balkaniad | 1994 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-GRE | 2004 | 19 | 15 | 2,392 |
| Belgrade w | 1989 | 19 | 10 | 2,286 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 18 | 7 | 2,219 |
| Kuala Lumpur Interzonal w | 1990 | 17 | 6 | 2,162 |
| Athens Akropolis Open | 1997 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,383 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anna-Maria Botsari (22 games) · Ioulia Makka (22 games) · Elena-Luminita Cosma (15 games) · Maria-Anna Stefanidi (11 games) · Haritomeni Markantonaki (11 games) · Jolanta Zawadzka (10 games) · Mihaela Sandu (10 games) · Eva Kondou (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Makropoulou's chess games?
1,577 games by Marina Makropoulou, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Marina Makropoulou has played.
What does Marina Makropoulou play on the first move as White?
Across 786 games with White in our database, Marina Makropoulou opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Makropoulou answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marina Makropoulou play as White?
As White, Marina Makropoulou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (75 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 27.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 786 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Makropoulou play as Black?
As Black, Marina Makropoulou most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (50 games, 62.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (48 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 791 games.
What is Marina Makropoulou's FIDE rating?
Marina Makropoulou is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marina Makropoulou played?
Our database contains 1,577 games by Marina Makropoulou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 631 wins, 505 draws, 441 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Makropoulou?
1,577 games by Marina Makropoulou 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.