Prepare against Marina Spirou
GRC · World #55,929 classical · FIDE ID 4216989
When preparing against Marina Spirou, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Marina Spirou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marina Spirou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Spirou 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 | 1,870 | 1,949 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 60 | 17 | 62 | 43.2% |
| As White | 70 | 33 | 9 | 28 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 27 | 8 | 34 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Spirou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Spirou's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 87.1% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Spirou usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Spirou usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Spirou usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Spirou usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Spirou usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
Marina Spirou's chess games
All 139 games by Marina Spirou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 60 wins, 17 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Dimitros Eftimakis | 2,136 | 10th Fysiolatriko Open | B68 |
| Sep 2010 | Lena Miladinovic | 2,064 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B44 |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Petrova | 2,041 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B78 |
| Sep 2010 | Oriane Soubirou | 2,021 | ch-EU U18 Girls | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Evgenia Valeria Platsaki | 1,932 | 52nd chT-GRE | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2003 | 15 | 9 | 1,315 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,909 |
| ch-Attica U16 Girls | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,760 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,892 |
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Spirou's chess games?
139 games by Marina Spirou, from Oct 2006 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 Marina Spirou has played.
What does Marina Spirou play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marina Spirou opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Spirou answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Marina Spirou play as White?
As White, Marina Spirou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Spirou play as Black?
As Black, Marina Spirou most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Marina Spirou's FIDE rating?
Marina Spirou is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Marina Spirou played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marina Spirou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 17 draws, 62 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Spirou?
139 games by Marina Spirou 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.