Prepare against Lidia Malinicheva
WFM · Russia · World #60,833 classical · FIDE ID 14200457
When preparing against Lidia Malinicheva, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 195 games by Lidia Malinicheva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lidia Malinicheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lidia Malinicheva 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 | 1,853 | 2,126 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 2,038 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 2,077 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 66 | 39 | 90 | 33.8% |
| As White | 99 | 34 | 20 | 45 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 96 | 32 | 19 | 45 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lidia Malinicheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lidia Malinicheva's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 54.5% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 17.2% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 15.2% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 9.1% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Malinicheva usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Lidia Malinicheva's chess games
All 195 games by Lidia Malinicheva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 39 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Elena Fatalibekova | 2,297 | Wch Seniors w 12th | B70 |
| Oct 2009 | Ludmila Saunina | 2,293 | ch-RUS Seniors w | B06 |
| Oct 2002 | Margarita Komicheva | 2,186 | Wch Seniors w 12th | C11 |
| Apr 2011 | Luba Kuznetsova | 2,096 | ch-RUS Seniors w | D13 |
| Oct 2022 | Valentina Kozlovskaya | 2,067 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,154 |
| Kineshma | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,952 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Wch Seniors w 12th | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,218 |
| Kolomenskaya versta WIM | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,067 |
| Ivanovo Derbenev Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Moscow Open w | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Wch Seniors w 08th | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lidia Malinicheva's chess games?
195 games by Lidia Malinicheva, from Apr 2003 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 Lidia Malinicheva has played.
What does Lidia Malinicheva play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Lidia Malinicheva opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lidia Malinicheva answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Lidia Malinicheva play as White?
As White, Lidia Malinicheva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lidia Malinicheva play as Black?
As Black, Lidia Malinicheva most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Lidia Malinicheva's FIDE rating?
Lidia Malinicheva is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lidia Malinicheva played?
Our database contains 195 games by Lidia Malinicheva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 39 draws, 90 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lidia Malinicheva?
195 games by Lidia Malinicheva 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.