Prepare against Thomas Merkos
GRC · World #15,846 classical · FIDE ID 25806483
Our database contains 120 games by Thomas Merkos, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Merkos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Merkos 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 | 2,097 | 2,097 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,936 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 54 | 32 | 34 | 45.0% |
| As White | 61 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 59 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Merkos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Merkos's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Merkos usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Merkos usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Merkos usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 20.5% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Thomas Merkos's chess games
All 120 games by Thomas Merkos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 54 wins, 32 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vayanos,George Marwan | 2,123 | Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | B40 |
| Aug 2023 | Christos Tsarsitalidis | 2,022 | chT-GRE 50th | B92 |
| Aug 2022 | Dimitrios Stoimenidis | 1,967 | ch-GRE U20 | B18 |
| Jul 2024 | Michail Karamichos | 1,946 | 51st chT-GRE | A30 |
| Sep 2025 | Reveka Salahidou | 1,930 | 32nd Nikaia Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U12 | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,614 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 1,731 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
| ch-GRE South U14 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,763 |
| Greek Youth U20 Individual Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,717 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 32nd Nikaia Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Merkos's chess games?
120 games by Thomas Merkos, from Jul 2015 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 Thomas Merkos has played.
What does Thomas Merkos play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Thomas Merkos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Merkos answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Thomas Merkos play as White?
As White, Thomas Merkos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Merkos play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Merkos most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Thomas Merkos's FIDE rating?
Thomas Merkos is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thomas Merkos played?
Our database contains 120 games by Thomas Merkos, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 32 draws, 34 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Merkos?
120 games by Thomas Merkos 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.