Prepare against Ilia Malinovskii
United Kingdom · World #13,702 classical · FIDE ID 24146374
When preparing against Ilia Malinovskii, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 83 games by Ilia Malinovskii, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Malinovskii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Malinovskii 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 | 2,120 | 2,134 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,054 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,095 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 45.8% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 52.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Malinovskii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Malinovskii's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 56.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Malinovskii usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Malinovskii usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Malinovskii usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 70.8% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
Ilia Malinovskii's chess games
All 83 games by Ilia Malinovskii in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Nigel R Davies | 2,291 | Hull 4NCL Congress | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Jude Shearsby | 2,249 | Keith Escott Mem Open | C19 |
| Jan 2025 | A Muir | 2,214 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | D32 |
| Feb 2026 | Stephen Pickles | 2,213 | 49th Blackpool Conference | C15 |
| Feb 2026 | Doriano Tocchioni | 2,189 | Torneo internazionale Giorgio Vasari - Arezzo | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,041 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,083 |
| Keith Escott Mem Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,432 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,080 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - January 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Malinovskii's chess games?
83 games by Ilia Malinovskii, from Apr 2007 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 Ilia Malinovskii has played.
What does Ilia Malinovskii play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ilia Malinovskii opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Malinovskii answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Ilia Malinovskii play as White?
As White, Ilia Malinovskii's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Malinovskii play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Malinovskii most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ilia Malinovskii's FIDE rating?
Ilia Malinovskii is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ilia Malinovskii played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ilia Malinovskii, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Malinovskii?
83 games by Ilia Malinovskii 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.