Prepare against Stefanos Magkalakis
FM · GRC · World #2,822 classical · FIDE ID 25834134
When preparing against Stefanos Magkalakis, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Stefanos Magkalakis, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stefanos Magkalakis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefanos Magkalakis 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 | 2,347 | 2,351 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,173 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,317 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 104 | 34 | 111 | 41.8% |
| As White | 126 | 46 | 21 | 59 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 58 | 13 | 52 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefanos Magkalakis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefanos Magkalakis's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 62.7% | 34.8% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 25.4% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 11.9% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues c4 (26.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Magkalakis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 98.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 55.9% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Stefanos Magkalakis's chess games
All 249 games by Stefanos Magkalakis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 104 wins, 34 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/0/18 | 28.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,605 | Titled Tue | C24 |
| Sep 2025 | Rudik Makarian | 2,544 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Nov 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,503 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Sep 2025 | Md Imran | 2,476 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,473 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 109 | 50.5 | 2,261 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 31.5 | 2,283 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,148 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,156 |
| 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,411 |
| 34th Kavala Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,487 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,171 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefanos Magkalakis's chess games?
249 games by Stefanos Magkalakis, from Jun 2015 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 Stefanos Magkalakis has played.
What does Stefanos Magkalakis play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Stefanos Magkalakis opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefanos Magkalakis answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stefanos Magkalakis play as White?
As White, Stefanos Magkalakis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Torre Attack (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefanos Magkalakis play as Black?
As Black, Stefanos Magkalakis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Stefanos Magkalakis's FIDE rating?
Stefanos Magkalakis is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Stefanos Magkalakis played?
Our database contains 249 games by Stefanos Magkalakis, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 34 draws, 111 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefanos Magkalakis?
249 games by Stefanos Magkalakis 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.