Prepare against Celina Malinowsky
DEU · World #95,615 classical · FIDE ID 16266986
When preparing against Celina Malinowsky, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Celina Malinowsky, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Celina Malinowsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Celina Malinowsky 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 | 1,742 | 1,776 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,731 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,833 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 53 | 36 | 94 | 29.0% |
| As White | 87 | 23 | 18 | 46 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 30 | 18 | 48 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Celina Malinowsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Celina Malinowsky's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 98.9% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 36.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 27 | 42.9% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Celina Malinowsky's chess games
All 183 games by Celina Malinowsky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 36 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Marharyta Novikova | 2,168 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B23 |
| May 2025 | Marharyta Khrapko | 2,143 | ch-GER Blitz w | A10 |
| May 2025 | So Leshchenko | 2,092 | ch-GER Blitz w | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Marine Zschischang | 2,084 | ch-GER Blitz w | B40 |
| May 2025 | Ulrike Roessler | 2,041 | ch-GER Blitz w | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 53 | 16.5 | 1,837 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,417 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 23 | 6 | 1,829 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,712 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,314 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,629 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Celina Malinowsky's chess games?
183 games by Celina Malinowsky, from Sep 2018 to Aug 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 Celina Malinowsky has played.
What does Celina Malinowsky play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Celina Malinowsky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Celina Malinowsky answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Celina Malinowsky play as White?
As White, Celina Malinowsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Celina Malinowsky play as Black?
As Black, Celina Malinowsky most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Celina Malinowsky's FIDE rating?
Celina Malinowsky is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Celina Malinowsky played?
Our database contains 183 games by Celina Malinowsky, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 36 draws, 94 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Celina Malinowsky?
183 games by Celina Malinowsky 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.