Prepare against Jozef Malinovsky
Slovakia · World #109,394 classical · FIDE ID 14912457
When preparing against Jozef Malinovsky, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Jozef Malinovsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Malinovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Malinovsky 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 | 1,703 | 1,990 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,856 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,834 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 99 | 55 | 132 | 34.6% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 31 | 66 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 40 | 24 | 66 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Malinovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Malinovsky's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 35.9% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 25.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 20.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 28 | 17.9% | 46.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 75.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.5% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Jozef Malinovsky's chess games
All 286 games by Jozef Malinovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 99 wins, 55 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Attila Nagy | 2,214 | ch-SVK Open B | E11 |
| Feb 2006 | Ondrej Lancz | 2,117 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | D06 |
| Nov 2016 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 2,111 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | C46 |
| Jul 2020 | Miroslav Kaniansky | 2,100 | ch-SVK Amateur | A34 |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Badura | 2,030 | ch-SVK | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 21 | 7 | 1,758 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 1,671 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,906 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,676 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,697 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,539 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Malinovsky's chess games?
286 games by Jozef Malinovsky, from Jul 2006 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 Jozef Malinovsky has played.
What does Jozef Malinovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Jozef Malinovsky opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Malinovsky answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jozef Malinovsky play as White?
As White, Jozef Malinovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Malinovsky play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Malinovsky most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Jozef Malinovsky's FIDE rating?
Jozef Malinovsky is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jozef Malinovsky played?
Our database contains 286 games by Jozef Malinovsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 55 draws, 132 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Malinovsky?
286 games by Jozef Malinovsky 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.