Prepare against Malachi Naskov
North Macedonia · World #116,830 classical · FIDE ID 15007855
When preparing against Malachi Naskov, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Malachi Naskov, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malachi Naskov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malachi Naskov 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 | 1,682 | 1,710 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,912 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 10 | 25 | 36.4% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malachi Naskov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malachi Naskov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 85.2% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Naskov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Naskov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Naskov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Naskov usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Naskov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Malachi Naskov's chess games
All 55 games by Malachi Naskov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Andrey Ivanov | 1,611 | ch-FRM U14 | C30 |
| May 2022 | Nikola Topalov | 1,525 | ch-FRM Open | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Toshe Gaberov | 1,512 | ch-FRM Open | B18 |
| Jun 2024 | David Denkovski | 1,483 | ch-FRM U16 | C27 |
| Jun 2023 | Igor Aleksandar Spasov | 1,368 | ch-FRM U14 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM U14 | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,387 |
| ch-FRM U10 | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 983 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,528 |
| Struga Lake Queen U14 Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,166 |
| 2nd Struga Youth Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,187 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,576 |
| MEÐUNARODNI ŠAHOVSKI FESTIVAL GRADSKE OPŠTINE „PANTELEJ“ 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malachi Naskov's chess games?
55 games by Malachi Naskov, from Jun 2022 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 Malachi Naskov has played.
What does Malachi Naskov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Malachi Naskov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malachi Naskov answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Malachi Naskov play as White?
As White, Malachi Naskov's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malachi Naskov play as Black?
As Black, Malachi Naskov most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Malachi Naskov's FIDE rating?
Malachi Naskov is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Malachi Naskov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Malachi Naskov, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malachi Naskov?
55 games by Malachi Naskov 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.