Nikolas Theodorou vs Rudik Makarian
GM Nikolas Theodorou (2628) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Nikolas Theodorou and Rudik Makarian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Theodorou leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodorou with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Makarian with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | English Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Aug 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Aug 2022 | Nikolas Theodorou | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolas Theodorou and Rudik Makarian?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolas Theodorou has 4 wins, Rudik Makarian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nikolas Theodorou and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Nikolas Theodorou and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.