Prepare against Maximos Megagiannis
GRC · World #63,927 classical · FIDE ID 42161240
When preparing against Maximos Megagiannis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Maximos Megagiannis, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximos Megagiannis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximos Megagiannis 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 | 1,842 | 1,919 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,646 | 1,765 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,755 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 45.0% |
| As White | 29 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 62.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximos Megagiannis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximos Megagiannis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 65.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Megagiannis usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Megagiannis usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Megagiannis usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Maximos Megagiannis's chess games
All 60 games by Maximos Megagiannis in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Iason Makrylakis | 1,957 | 27th Iraklio Open | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Ioannis Kalonomos | 1,888 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Charalampos Lampos | 1,874 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | C60 |
| Apr 2026 | Konstantinos Kotovos | 1,859 | Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | E61 |
| Nov 2024 | Lazare Chkhartishvili | 1,836 | World Cadets U10 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,699 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,544 |
| 16th Athens PAO CC-ch | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,462 |
| 17th Athens PAO Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,738 |
| Greek Youth U16 Individual Championship Finals 2026 | Open U12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,972 |
| ATHENS CHALLENGE 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,810 |
| 27th Iraklio Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximos Megagiannis's chess games?
60 games by Maximos Megagiannis, from Feb 2023 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 Maximos Megagiannis has played.
What does Maximos Megagiannis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Maximos Megagiannis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximos Megagiannis answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maximos Megagiannis play as White?
As White, Maximos Megagiannis's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximos Megagiannis play as Black?
As Black, Maximos Megagiannis most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Maximos Megagiannis's FIDE rating?
Maximos Megagiannis is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,646 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Maximos Megagiannis played?
Our database contains 60 games by Maximos Megagiannis, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximos Megagiannis?
60 games by Maximos Megagiannis 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.