Prepare against Jan Malicki
Poland · World #62,329 classical · FIDE ID 21071381
When preparing against Jan Malicki, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 63 games by Jan Malicki, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Malicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Malicki 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 | 1,848 | 1,863 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,878 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 19 | 27 | 27.0% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Malicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Malicki's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 83.3% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Malicki usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Malicki usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Malicki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Malicki usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Malicki usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
Jan Malicki's chess games
All 63 games by Jan Malicki in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 17 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Maciej Podgorski | 1,960 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | A57 |
| Jul 2025 | Wieslaw Kadzinski | 1,942 | 304th YMCA Summer A | E67 |
| Jun 2024 | Stanislaw Korszanski | 1,904 | 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | D94 |
| Jun 2023 | Dariusz Cyra | 1,863 | 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | A33 |
| Jul 2024 | Tomasz Kania | 1,835 | 290th Warsaw YMCA Summer-A | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276th Warsaw YMCA Summer-A | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,671 |
| 304th YMCA Summer A | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 290th Warsaw YMCA Summer-A | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 270th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,819 |
| 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,699 |
| 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| 290th YMCA Summer A 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Malicki's chess games?
63 games by Jan Malicki, from Sep 2020 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 Jan Malicki has played.
What does Jan Malicki play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jan Malicki opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Malicki answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games).
What openings does Jan Malicki play as White?
As White, Jan Malicki's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Malicki play as Black?
As Black, Jan Malicki most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jan Malicki's FIDE rating?
Jan Malicki is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Malicki played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jan Malicki, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Malicki?
63 games by Jan Malicki 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.