Prepare against Aleksandra Maltsevskaya
IM · Poland · World #2,426 classical · FIDE ID 24174041
When preparing against Aleksandra Maltsevskaya, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 33.8% over 74 games.
Our database contains 4,407 games by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandra Maltsevskaya 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 | 2,363 | 2,411 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,391 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,414 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,407 | 2,116 | 609 | 1,682 | 48.0% |
| As White | 2,222 | 1,132 | 305 | 785 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 2,185 | 984 | 304 | 897 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's side.
First moves as White (2,222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,488 | 67.0% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 502 | 22.6% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 110 | 5.0% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 105 | 4.7% | 62.9% |
| g3 | 11 | 0.5% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues d4 (48.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues g3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues g3 (56.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Maltsevskaya usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (990 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 686 | 69.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 224 | 22.6% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 37 | 3.7% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (795 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 696 | 87.5% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 81 | 10.2% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 0.9% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's chess games
All 4,407 games by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 2,116 wins, 609 draws, 1,682 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 262 | 142/22/98 | 54.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 230 | 103/26/101 | 44.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 146 | 69/16/61 | 47.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 89 | 49/16/24 | 55.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 75 | 39/7/29 | 52.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 65 | 33/9/23 | 50.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 63 | 37/10/16 | 58.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 62 | 36/13/13 | 58.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 59 | 35/9/15 | 59.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 57 | 35/8/14 | 61.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 313 | 152/38/123 | 48.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 198 | 115/15/68 | 58.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 182 | 73/26/83 | 40.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 131 | 66/17/48 | 50.4% |
| E68 | English Opening | 104 | 48/10/46 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 91 | 47/9/35 | 51.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 74 | 25/9/40 | 33.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 23/11/23 | 40.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 56 | 19/11/26 | 33.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 56 | 31/7/18 | 55.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,738 | Titled Tue Late | E67 |
| Jan 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Speed Chess Poland | B45 |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,691 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,673 | Titled Tue Late | C63 |
| Jul 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,661 | 34th Leon Blitz Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,799 | 962 | 2,330 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 67 | 36.5 | 2,317 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 45 | 25 | 2,337 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2019 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-RUS rapid GP final | 2018 | 30 | 2 | 2,194 |
| chT-RUS w | 2022 | 27 | 19 | 2,356 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 26 | 17 | 2,387 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 24 | 12 | 2,269 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan-Krzysztof Duda (44 games) · Alina Kashlinskaya (23 games) · Oliwia Kiolbasa (20 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (20 games) · Meri Arabidze (20 games) · Kateryna Lagno (20 games) · Yuliia Osmak (19 games) · Elena Tomilova (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's chess games?
4,407 games by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Aleksandra Maltsevskaya has played.
What does Aleksandra Maltsevskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 2,222 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Maltsevskaya opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Maltsevskaya answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Maltsevskaya play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (262 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (230 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (146 games, 47.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Maltsevskaya play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Maltsevskaya most often plays: Sicilian (313 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (198 games, 58.1% win rate); Indian Defense (182 games, 40.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,185 games.
What is Aleksandra Maltsevskaya's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Maltsevskaya is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Aleksandra Maltsevskaya played?
Our database contains 4,407 games by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,116 wins, 609 draws, 1,682 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Maltsevskaya?
4,407 games by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya 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.