Prepare against Maria-Anna Stefanidi
WFM · GRC · World #28,453 classical · FIDE ID 4207750
Our database contains 491 games by Maria-Anna Stefanidi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maria-Anna Stefanidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria-Anna Stefanidi 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 | 1,995 | 2,176 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,068 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,082 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 491 | 179 | 90 | 222 | 36.5% |
| As White | 245 | 95 | 43 | 107 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 246 | 84 | 47 | 115 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria-Anna Stefanidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria-Anna Stefanidi's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 92.7% | 47.1% |
| g3 | 12 | 4.9% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues Bg2 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Stefanidi usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 79.9% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 70.1% | 40.4% |
| f5 | 9 | 13.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Maria-Anna Stefanidi's chess games
All 491 games by Maria-Anna Stefanidi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 179 wins, 90 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 17/8/32 | 29.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 14/6/20 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Anna Rudolf | 2,337 | Athens Acropolis Open | C03 |
| Jun 2007 | Frangiskos Sigalas | 2,290 | 05th Nikaia Fysiolatriko Open | A00 |
| Jul 2011 | Marina Makropoulou | 2,282 | 39th chT-GRE | B50 |
| Aug 2003 | Ioulia Makka | 2,275 | Athens Acropolis Open w | B17 |
| Aug 2008 | Anastasios Pavlidis | 2,270 | Athens Acropolis Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open w | 2006 | 35 | 16 | 2,097 |
| ch-GRE w | 2004 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,040 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2005 | 17 | 9 | 1,839 |
| 6th Heraklion Open | 2010 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 1,552 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| Kallithea Open | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioulia Makka (12 games) · Marina Makropoulou (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria-Anna Stefanidi's chess games?
491 games by Maria-Anna Stefanidi, from Apr 2003 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 Maria-Anna Stefanidi has played.
What does Maria-Anna Stefanidi play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Maria-Anna Stefanidi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria-Anna Stefanidi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Maria-Anna Stefanidi play as White?
As White, Maria-Anna Stefanidi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria-Anna Stefanidi play as Black?
As Black, Maria-Anna Stefanidi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Maria-Anna Stefanidi's FIDE rating?
Maria-Anna Stefanidi is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Maria-Anna Stefanidi played?
Our database contains 491 games by Maria-Anna Stefanidi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 90 draws, 222 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria-Anna Stefanidi?
491 games by Maria-Anna Stefanidi 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.