Prepare against Levi Malinowsky
FM · DEU · World #3,161 classical · FIDE ID 16253094
Our database contains 252 games by Levi Malinowsky, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Levi Malinowsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Levi Malinowsky 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 | 2,332 | 2,343 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,289 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,366 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 97 | 72 | 83 | 38.5% |
| As White | 124 | 54 | 34 | 36 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 43 | 38 | 47 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Levi Malinowsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Levi Malinowsky's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 79.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.9% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malinowsky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 72.9% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.6% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Levi Malinowsky's chess games
All 252 games by Levi Malinowsky in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Aug 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: 97 wins, 72 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ilja Schneider | 2,531 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | C70 |
| Aug 2025 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,445 | 52nd Sparkassen Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Torben Knuedel | 2,422 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | B47 |
| Jul 2025 | Zanas Nainys | 2,406 | TCh-EUR Youth U18 | A09 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel-Alexandru Nastore | 2,336 | TCh-EUR Youth U18 | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 20 | 10 | 1,859 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 1,656 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,034 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,438 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Levi Malinowsky's chess games?
252 games by Levi Malinowsky, from Feb 2018 to Aug 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 Levi Malinowsky has played.
What does Levi Malinowsky play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Levi Malinowsky opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Levi Malinowsky answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Levi Malinowsky play as White?
As White, Levi Malinowsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levi Malinowsky play as Black?
As Black, Levi Malinowsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Levi Malinowsky's FIDE rating?
Levi Malinowsky is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Levi Malinowsky played?
Our database contains 252 games by Levi Malinowsky, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 72 draws, 83 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levi Malinowsky?
252 games by Levi Malinowsky 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.