Prepare against Jan Malek
GM · Poland · World #162 classical · FIDE ID 21864080
When preparing against Jan Malek, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 935 games by Jan Malek, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Malek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Malek 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 | 2,596 | 2,596 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,411 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,429 | 2,429 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 935 | 472 | 178 | 285 | 50.5% |
| As White | 473 | 262 | 89 | 122 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 462 | 210 | 89 | 163 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Malek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Malek's side.
First moves as White (473 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 32.6% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 134 | 28.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 17.8% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 79 | 16.7% | 67.1% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.7% | 76.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Malek usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Malek usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Malek usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Malek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 37.5% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 54 | 25.0% | 65.7% |
| c6 | 37 | 17.1% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 34 | 15.7% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.7% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 55.5% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 37 | 25.3% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 12.3% | 63.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Jan Malek's chess games
All 935 games by Jan Malek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Oct 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: 472 wins, 178 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 21/5/8 | 61.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 6/15/12 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 19/3/8 | 63.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 15/1/9 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 8/11/15 | 23.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A35 |
| Nov 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue | E24 |
| Jul 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,697 | Titled Tue Early | B35 |
| Jan 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 350 | 208.5 | 2,437 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,403 |
| Ustron Open A | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,474 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 14 | 2,316 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,345 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,570 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,656 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Malek's chess games?
935 games by Jan Malek, from Nov 2016 to Oct 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 Jan Malek has played.
What does Jan Malek play on the first move as White?
Across 473 games with White in our database, Jan Malek opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Malek answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jan Malek play as White?
As White, Jan Malek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 473 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Malek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Malek most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Réti Opening (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 462 games.
What is Jan Malek's FIDE rating?
Jan Malek is currently rated 2,596 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,429 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,596 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Jan Malek played?
Our database contains 935 games by Jan Malek, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 178 draws, 285 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Malek?
935 games by Jan Malek 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.