Prepare against Marek Maly
Czechia · World #12,971 classical · FIDE ID 344079
Our database contains 153 games by Marek Maly, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Maly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Maly 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 | 2,128 | 2,211 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,149 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,191 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 51 | 68 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 34 | 14 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Maly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Maly's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 97.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Maly usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Maly usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Maly usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 63.6% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Marek Maly's chess games
All 153 games by Marek Maly in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 51 wins, 68 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Milan Walek | 2,325 | chT1E-CZE 1617 | C12 |
| Mar 2013 | Lukas Vlasak | 2,302 | ch-CZE U20 | D17 |
| Apr 2016 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,279 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | A91 |
| Mar 2013 | Marek Braun | 2,242 | ch-CZE U20 | C00 |
| Jan 2013 | Josef Nun | 2,236 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 26 | 16 | 2,088 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2012 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,994 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,230 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,273 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,338 |
| IPCA Wch-B 13th | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Maly's chess games?
153 games by Marek Maly, from Sep 2009 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 Marek Maly has played.
What does Marek Maly play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Marek Maly opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Maly answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marek Maly play as White?
As White, Marek Maly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Maly play as Black?
As Black, Marek Maly most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Marek Maly's FIDE rating?
Marek Maly is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Marek Maly played?
Our database contains 153 games by Marek Maly, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 68 draws, 34 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Maly?
153 games by Marek Maly 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.