Greek International Master (1979) and journalist. The winner of seven titles of Greek Champion between 1971 and 1985. FIDE Vice President (1986-1990), FIDE General Secretary (1990-1996) and FIDE Deputy President (1996-2018). He was a candidate at the 2018 FIDE presidential election.
President of the Greek Chess Federation. Chief Organizer of the 1984 and 1988 Olympiads.
A participant at board number one at the Olympiads of 1972, 1974 and 1980.
Makropoulos is married with Women International Grandmaster Marina Makropoulou.
Greek International Master (1979) and journalist. The winner of seven titles of Greek Champion between 1971 and 1985. FIDE Vice President (1986-1990), FIDE General Secretary (1990-1996) and FIDE Deputy President (1996-2018). He was a candidate at the 2018 FIDE presidential election.