Alexandros Papasimakopoulos vs Rudik Makarian
IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2339) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Rudik Makarian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Papasimakopoulos leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Makarian with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Rudik Makarian?
In 12 recorded games, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 3 wins, Rudik Makarian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.