Prepare against Filip Maly
Czechia · World #47,477 classical · FIDE ID 329800
When preparing against Filip Maly, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Filip Maly, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Filip Maly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Maly 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 | 1,903 | 2,027 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,984 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 78 | 37 | 81 | 39.8% |
| As White | 100 | 40 | 24 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 38 | 13 | 45 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Maly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Maly's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 82.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.0% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Maly usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Maly usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Maly usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Maly usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 82.7% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Filip Maly's chess games
All 196 games by Filip Maly in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 78 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Vojtech Kovar | 2,328 | Ricany Open | B41 |
| Apr 2007 | Jiri Hornicek | 2,192 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | B06 |
| Aug 2015 | Michal Jelinek | 2,178 | Ricany Open | C19 |
| Aug 2009 | Hana Kubikova | 2,168 | Ricany Open | E60 |
| Jul 2004 | Bohumil Beran | 2,158 | Klatovy Open A | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 34 | 16.5 | 1,883 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2002 | 26 | 19.5 | 1,982 |
| Ricany Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2000 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2,101 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-CZE Ma U14 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-Czech U16 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Maly's chess games?
196 games by Filip Maly, from Jul 2006 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 Filip Maly has played.
What does Filip Maly play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Filip Maly opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Maly answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Filip Maly play as White?
As White, Filip Maly's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Maly play as Black?
As Black, Filip Maly most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Filip Maly's FIDE rating?
Filip Maly is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Filip Maly played?
Our database contains 196 games by Filip Maly, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Maly?
196 games by Filip Maly 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.