Georgios Makropoulos: The International Master with a Tactical Flair
Meet Georgios Makropoulos, better known online as makrog—a title-clad International Master who knows his way around the chessboard like a seasoned poet dancing with knights and bishops. With a career marked by both determination and tactical brilliance, Georgios has carved out a notable place in the chess world, dazzling opponents and fans alike.
Rating & Style
Over the years, Georgios's bullet ratings have danced between the highs of around 2216 and lows near 1265, with blitz performances peaking impressively near 2444. Notably, Georgios enjoys a slightly better win rate when wielding the white pieces (about 52%), showing an assertive opening vibe. When playing black, the win rate dips to 45%, proving that even the toughest defenses can't always stop his infectious fighting spirit.
Not Just a Casual Player
Playing thousands of bullet games (over 24,000 wins and nearly 25,500 losses), Georgios is famed for a comeback rate of 76%—a true phoenix of the chessboard. Losing a piece? No worries. Georgios reportedly converts every single game into a win after such a setback, making opponents wonder if he’s secretly mastered time travel or has a crystal ball under his collar.
Gameplay Quirks & Humor
With an early resignation rate of just 0.69%, Georgios fights for every pawn and square, wrapping battles that typically last about 54 moves per win. Losses tend to stretch over 62 moves, which must be agonizing for his opponents, as Georgios doesn't go down without a fight. It's been said that if patience is a virtue, then his opponents have been schooled mercilessly!
Favorite Opponents & Records
Among his most frequent rivals, Georgios has squared off 109 times against rgross1 and held competitive battles with others like boki1979 and spaceknight711. His win percentages against various foes range from zero to a perfect 100, showing he’s both capable of ferociously dominant days and humbling defeats—just like any great chess warrior.
A Bit of Trivia
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games—enough to cause a serious caffeine shortage among his competitors.
- Most productive play hours tend to be late at night (4 AM winning rate over 51%), proving Georgios is not a morning person.
- Endgames are his playground, occurring over 70% of the time—a true endgame connoisseur.
Whether blitzing with lightning speed or emerging victorious from seemingly hopeless positions, Georgios Makropoulos embodies the spirit of resilience and tactical brilliance. One might say, if chess was a stage, Georgios would be the star performer always ready with that unexpected checkmate encore!
