Prepare against Alexander Malienko
Ukraine · World #57,773 classical · FIDE ID 14103265
Our database contains 183 games by Alexander Malienko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Malienko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Malienko 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 | 1,864 | 2,240 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 2,189 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,126 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 88 | 21 | 74 | 48.1% |
| As White | 94 | 50 | 8 | 36 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 38 | 13 | 38 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Malienko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Malienko's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 95.7% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Malienko usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Malienko usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Malienko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Malienko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malienko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 51.4% | 47.4% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 45.9% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Malienko's chess games
All 183 games by Alexander Malienko 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: 88 wins, 21 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,468 | ch-Kiev | A00 |
| Jul 2010 | Yaroslav Dumansky | 2,374 | Myrhorod Open | B76 |
| Aug 2009 | Igor Lysak | 2,369 | 9th Kiev Independence Cup A | C02 |
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir Iljenchenko | 2,357 | ch-Kiev | D02 |
| Jan 2009 | Sergey Perun | 2,353 | ch-Kiev | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 86 | 44.5 | 2,254 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,677 |
| 7th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 9th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,241 |
| 6th Kiev Independence Cup B | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| 14th Stepichev Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Malienko's chess games?
183 games by Alexander Malienko, 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 Alexander Malienko has played.
What does Alexander Malienko play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Alexander Malienko opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Malienko answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...Nc6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Malienko play as White?
As White, Alexander Malienko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Malienko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Malienko most often plays: Budapest Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Alexander Malienko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Malienko is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alexander Malienko played?
Our database contains 183 games by Alexander Malienko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 21 draws, 74 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Malienko?
183 games by Alexander Malienko 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.