Prepare against Jan Malik
FM · Czechia · World #5,790 classical · FIDE ID 317500
When preparing against Jan Malik, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 620 games by Jan Malik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Malik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Malik 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 | 2,253 | 2,352 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,325 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,302 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 620 | 225 | 223 | 172 | 36.3% |
| As White | 305 | 127 | 99 | 79 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 315 | 98 | 124 | 93 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Malik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Malik's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 86.9% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 9.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.3% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Malik usually continues d4 (53.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 51.7% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 91.0% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 77.3% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 22.7% | 52.3% |
Jan Malik's chess games
All 620 games by Jan Malik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 225 wins, 223 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 22/29/30 | 27.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 45 | 14/16/15 | 31.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,568 | ch-CZE | B42 |
| Oct 2019 | Tomas Oral | 2,509 | chT-CZE 1920 | B52 |
| Sep 2016 | Milan Pacher | 2,499 | Tatry Open | D36 |
| Dec 2017 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,432 | 28th Krakow Open A | C85 |
| May 2009 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,420 | Ostrava Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 52 | 23 | 2,237 |
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 51 | 33.5 | 2,341 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2015 | 34 | 21 | 2,311 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 19 | 11 | 2,259 |
| ch-Morava U15 | 2000 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,912 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
| chT1E-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Malik's chess games?
620 games by Jan Malik, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Malik has played.
What does Jan Malik play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Jan Malik opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Malik answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Jan Malik play as White?
As White, Jan Malik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Malik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Malik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 27.2% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Jan Malik's FIDE rating?
Jan Malik is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Jan Malik played?
Our database contains 620 games by Jan Malik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 223 draws, 172 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Malik?
620 games by Jan Malik 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.