Prepare against Martin Malek
Czechia · World #27,294 classical · FIDE ID 353426
Our database contains 85 games by Martin Malek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Malek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Malek 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 | 2,002 | 2,070 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 30 | 21 | 34 | 35.3% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Malek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Malek's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 78.0% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.6% | 8.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 51.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Malek usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Malek's chess games
All 85 games by Martin Malek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Vilem Wolf | 2,057 | chT-CZE 2A 1415 | B09 |
| Nov 2018 | Jan Kovar | 2,031 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | A85 |
| Dec 2018 | Milos Huttner | 2,016 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | B76 |
| Jul 2013 | Vaclav Danek | 1,970 | Klatovy Open A | A81 |
| Jan 2014 | Tomas Mouryc | 1,959 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2001 | 18 | 9 | – |
| Decin Open B | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Volyne Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,370 |
| 10th Plzen Open C | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,641 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| ch-Czech U12 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,856 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Malek's chess games?
85 games by Martin Malek, from Sep 2010 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 Martin Malek has played.
What does Martin Malek play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Martin Malek opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Malek answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Malek play as White?
As White, Martin Malek's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Malek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Malek most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Martin Malek's FIDE rating?
Martin Malek is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Martin Malek played?
Our database contains 85 games by Martin Malek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Malek?
85 games by Martin Malek 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.