Prepare against Markos Kazakos
GRC · World #3,982 classical · FIDE ID 25811363
When preparing against Markos Kazakos, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 79 games by Markos Kazakos, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markos Kazakos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markos Kazakos 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 | 2,304 | 2,325 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,290 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,281 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 41 | 23 | 15 | 51.9% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markos Kazakos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markos Kazakos's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 51.3% | 77.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.6% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 77.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues g3 (92.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Kazakos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Markos Kazakos's chess games
All 79 games by Markos Kazakos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 23 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Siem Van Dael | 2,385 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | B51 |
| Oct 2021 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,369 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | A50 |
| Oct 2021 | Onno Elgersma | 2,313 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | D94 |
| Oct 2021 | Marko Ivanovic | 2,300 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | C60 |
| Oct 2021 | Nils Richter | 2,277 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U18 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,444 |
| ch-GRE South U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,107 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,321 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,859 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| 30th Kavala Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,271 |
| Thessaloniki Triandria Open 13th | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markos Kazakos's chess games?
79 games by Markos Kazakos, from Sep 2014 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 Markos Kazakos has played.
What does Markos Kazakos play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Markos Kazakos opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markos Kazakos answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Markos Kazakos play as White?
As White, Markos Kazakos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markos Kazakos play as Black?
As Black, Markos Kazakos most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Markos Kazakos's FIDE rating?
Markos Kazakos is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (May 2022).
How many games has Markos Kazakos played?
Our database contains 79 games by Markos Kazakos, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 23 draws, 15 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markos Kazakos?
79 games by Markos Kazakos 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.