Prepare against Markellos Markides
Cyprus · World #148,063 classical · FIDE ID 5903521
When preparing against Markellos Markides, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Markellos Markides, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markellos Markides's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markellos Markides 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 | 1,599 | 1,634 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,694 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markellos Markides's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markellos Markides's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Markides usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Markides usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Markides usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Markides usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Markides usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Markides usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Markellos Markides's chess games
All 40 games by Markellos Markides in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Rozhkov | 2,143 | chB-CYP Open | D35 |
| Feb 2022 | Diomides Papouis | 1,731 | ch-CYP Open | A37 |
| Jan 2020 | Stelios Lazaris | 1,694 | Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | A10 |
| Feb 2020 | Alice Ioannides Liu | 1,226 | Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,580 |
| chB-CYP Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,664 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,537 |
| Nicosia Summer Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,507 |
| 1st Cyprus Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markellos Markides's chess games?
40 games by Markellos Markides, from Jan 2016 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 Markellos Markides has played.
What does Markellos Markides play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Markellos Markides opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markellos Markides answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markellos Markides play as White?
As White, Markellos Markides's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markellos Markides play as Black?
As Black, Markellos Markides most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Markellos Markides's FIDE rating?
Markellos Markides is currently rated 1,599 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,634 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Markellos Markides played?
Our database contains 40 games by Markellos Markides, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markellos Markides?
40 games by Markellos Markides 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.