Prepare against Alberto Maltar
HRV · World #54,206 classical · FIDE ID 14507072
When preparing against Alberto Maltar, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Alberto Maltar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Maltar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Maltar 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 | 1,877 | 2,157 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,117 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,132 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 56 | 53 | 31 | 40.0% |
| As White | 70 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Maltar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Maltar's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 28.6% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.7% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Maltar usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Maltar usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Maltar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Maltar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maltar usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Maltar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Alberto Maltar's chess games
All 140 games by Alberto Maltar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 56 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Vitomir Sunjic | 2,230 | chT2-CRO Center | D04 |
| Nov 2010 | Ivan Kalajzic | 2,220 | Hum na Sutli Open | D07 |
| May 2009 | Milan Tamas | 2,180 | chT3-CRO | B44 |
| Nov 2010 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,161 | Hum na Sutli Open | B21 |
| Oct 2013 | Ivan Novak | 2,147 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 46 | 24.5 | 2,113 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,128 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 12 | 9 | 2,301 |
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 6th Ptuj Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| Ptuj Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,037 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,969 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Maltar's chess games?
140 games by Alberto Maltar, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Alberto Maltar has played.
What does Alberto Maltar play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Alberto Maltar opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Maltar answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alberto Maltar play as White?
As White, Alberto Maltar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Maltar play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Maltar most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Alberto Maltar's FIDE rating?
Alberto Maltar is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (May 2011).
How many games has Alberto Maltar played?
Our database contains 140 games by Alberto Maltar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Maltar?
140 games by Alberto Maltar 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.