Prepare against Katerina Malarova
Czechia · World #28,314 classical · FIDE ID 330140
When preparing against Katerina Malarova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Katerina Malarova, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Katerina Malarova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katerina Malarova 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 | 1,996 | 2,073 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,030 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30.9% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 274 rated games against 233 different opponents, across 91 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 250 | 85 | 93 | 72 | 34.0% | 2,016 | 2,026 | 10 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1% | 2,032 | 2,232 | 4 |
| Blitz | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% | 1,936 | 1,959 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 114 | 27 | 40 | 47 | 23.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 144 | 61 | 52 | 31 | 42.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,866 | 2,266 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1,999 | 1,999 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,912 | 1,912 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,884 | 2,018 |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1,992 | 1,906 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,973 | 1,893 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1,970 | 1,870 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 | 2,215 |
| 2018 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 1,965 | 2,004 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,029 | 2,029 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2,004 | 2,104 |
| 2015 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1,925 | 1,975 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,972 | 2,122 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,025 | 2,083 |
| 2012 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1,941 | 1,981 |
| 2011 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1,955 | 2,155 |
| 2010 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2,097 | 2,013 |
| 2009 | 29 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 2,010 | 1,953 |
| 2008 | 43 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 2,059 | 2,049 |
| 2007 | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 2,061 | 2,061 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2,083 | 2,216 |
Where Katerina Malarova has played
Czechia (83) · Germany (7) · Vietnam (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katerina Malarova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katerina Malarova's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Malarova usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Malarova usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Malarova usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 70.8% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Katerina Malarova's chess games
All 68 games by Katerina Malarova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Tomas Kotrba | 2,133 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | C44 |
| Nov 2008 | Peter Krasnay | 2,117 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B07 |
| Nov 2008 | Jiri Cihak | 2,113 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | A46 |
| Feb 2007 | Karel Chalus | 2,092 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | D77 |
| Dec 2019 | Olga Birkholz | 2,072 | BL2 Sued 1920 w | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| BL2 Ost 2122 w | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,872 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katerina Malarova's chess games?
68 games by Katerina Malarova, from Jan 2006 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 Katerina Malarova has played.
What does Katerina Malarova play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Katerina Malarova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katerina Malarova answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Katerina Malarova play as White?
As White, Katerina Malarova's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katerina Malarova play as Black?
As Black, Katerina Malarova most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Katerina Malarova's FIDE rating?
Katerina Malarova is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Katerina Malarova played?
Our database contains 68 games by Katerina Malarova, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katerina Malarova?
68 games by Katerina Malarova 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.