Prepare against Igor Malakhov
IM · Russia · World #1,657 classical · FIDE ID 4183088
Our database contains 522 games by Igor Malakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Malakhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Malakhov 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 | 2,401 | 2,456 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,457 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,463 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 522 | 210 | 166 | 146 | 40.2% |
| As White | 261 | 128 | 75 | 58 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 261 | 82 | 91 | 88 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Malakhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Malakhov's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 228 | 87.4% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.5% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 98.3% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 85.0% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 15.0% | 65.6% |
Igor Malakhov's chess games
All 522 games by Igor Malakhov 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: 210 wins, 166 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/16/9 | 46.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/13/15 | 40.4% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 11/16/16 | 25.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D32 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,707 | St Petersburg Summer Rapid | E70 |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,667 | ch-EU rapid | B29 |
| Jul 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,666 | 27th Pardubice Open Rapid | B47 |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Motylev | 2,663 | ch-EU blitz | B30 |
| Dec 2015 | Ilia Smirin | 2,658 | ch-EU blitz | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg Chigorin CC | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,403 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2007 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
| ch-St Petersburg sf | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,487 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2018 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,465 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-St Petersburg 85th | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Malakhov's chess games?
522 games by Igor Malakhov, 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 Igor Malakhov has played.
What does Igor Malakhov play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Igor Malakhov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Malakhov answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Igor Malakhov play as White?
As White, Igor Malakhov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Malakhov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Malakhov most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Igor Malakhov's FIDE rating?
Igor Malakhov is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Igor Malakhov played?
Our database contains 522 games by Igor Malakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 166 draws, 146 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Malakhov?
522 games by Igor Malakhov 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.