Prepare against Marjona Malikova
WIM · Uzbekistan · World #11,448 classical · FIDE ID 14212463
When preparing against Marjona Malikova, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 351 games by Marjona Malikova, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marjona Malikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marjona Malikova 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 | 2,149 | 2,149 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,002 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,945 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 106 | 82 | 163 | 30.2% |
| As White | 174 | 57 | 39 | 78 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 177 | 49 | 43 | 85 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marjona Malikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marjona Malikova's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 93.1% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Malikova usually continues c4 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Malikova usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Malikova usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Malikova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Malikova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 47.5% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 35 | 35.4% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.1% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 95.8% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Marjona Malikova's chess games
All 351 games by Marjona Malikova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 82 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 46 | 22/4/20 | 47.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 4/10/16 | 13.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Valentina Gunina | 2,435 | Kazan BRICS Games Rapid w | D13 |
| Jan 2024 | Boris Onoprijchuk | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Jan 2025 | Kemel Antonio Gallo Garcia | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,372 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Dec 2023 | Alina Bivol | 2,359 | Wch Rapid w | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 136 | 46 | 2,090 |
| ch-UZB w | 2025 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,074 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,006 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz w | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marjona Malikova's chess games?
351 games by Marjona Malikova, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Marjona Malikova has played.
What does Marjona Malikova play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Marjona Malikova opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marjona Malikova answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Marjona Malikova play as White?
As White, Marjona Malikova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (30 games, 13.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marjona Malikova play as Black?
As Black, Marjona Malikova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Marjona Malikova's FIDE rating?
Marjona Malikova is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marjona Malikova played?
Our database contains 351 games by Marjona Malikova, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 82 draws, 163 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marjona Malikova?
351 games by Marjona Malikova 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.