Prepare against Sofia Markaki
GRC · World #67,726 classical · FIDE ID 4248848
When preparing against Sofia Markaki, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Sofia Markaki, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Markaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Markaki 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 | 1,829 | 1,832 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,851 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 83 | 13 | 60 | 53.2% |
| As White | 83 | 47 | 3 | 33 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 73 | 36 | 10 | 27 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Markaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Markaki's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 96.4% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Markaki usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Markaki usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Markaki usually continues exd5 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Markaki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Sofia Markaki's chess games
All 156 games by Sofia Markaki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 83 wins, 13 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Dusan Lekic | 2,430 | 5th Rethymno Open | B50 |
| Apr 2019 | Dionisos Politis | 2,090 | 1st Kanoni Easter Open | A01 |
| Jul 2017 | Eleni Fragkou | 1,974 | 45th chT-GRE | B62 |
| Dec 2013 | Satpathy Sunyasakta | 1,899 | Wch U16 Girls | B21 |
| Jul 2013 | Elisavet Papathanasiou | 1,881 | ch-GRE U16 Girls | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 Girls | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2011 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2013 | 13 | 11 | 1,877 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-GRE U08 Girls | 2005 | 11 | 9.5 | – |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,607 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Despina Serefidou (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Markaki's chess games?
156 games by Sofia Markaki, from Oct 2008 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 Sofia Markaki has played.
What does Sofia Markaki play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Sofia Markaki opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Markaki answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sofia Markaki play as White?
As White, Sofia Markaki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Markaki play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Markaki most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Sofia Markaki's FIDE rating?
Sofia Markaki is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (May 2026).
How many games has Sofia Markaki played?
Our database contains 156 games by Sofia Markaki, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 13 draws, 60 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Markaki?
156 games by Sofia Markaki 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.