Prepare against Malek Koniahli
FM · Syria · World #3,138 classical · FIDE ID 7603495
When preparing against Malek Koniahli, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 66.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Malek Koniahli, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malek Koniahli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malek Koniahli 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 | 2,333 | 2,347 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,340 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,331 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 175 | 56 | 124 | 49.3% |
| As White | 174 | 93 | 34 | 47 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 181 | 82 | 22 | 77 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malek Koniahli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malek Koniahli's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 68.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 35 | 20.1% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Koniahli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 45.6% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 22.8% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 15 | 19.0% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 82.9% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
Malek Koniahli's chess games
All 355 games by Malek Koniahli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 175 wins, 56 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Jun 2026 | Donchenko,Alexa | 2,640 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B10 |
| Jun 2021 | Pouya Idani | 2,614 | Asia zt 3.1 Online | A61 |
| Feb 2025 | S RUS Grigoriants | 2,550 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,536 | 6th Baghdad Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 105 | 59 | 2,364 |
| ch-SYR | 2019 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,203 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,863 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malek Koniahli's chess games?
355 games by Malek Koniahli, from Jan 2012 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 Malek Koniahli has played.
What does Malek Koniahli play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Malek Koniahli opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malek Koniahli answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Malek Koniahli play as White?
As White, Malek Koniahli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malek Koniahli play as Black?
As Black, Malek Koniahli most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Malek Koniahli's FIDE rating?
Malek Koniahli is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Malek Koniahli played?
Our database contains 355 games by Malek Koniahli, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 56 draws, 124 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malek Koniahli?
355 games by Malek Koniahli 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.