Prepare against Nicolas Maleki
France · World #27,783 classical · FIDE ID 622133
When preparing against Nicolas Maleki, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Nicolas Maleki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Maleki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Maleki 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 | 1,999 | 2,210 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,056 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,120 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 78 | 36 | 87 | 38.8% |
| As White | 111 | 43 | 23 | 45 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 13 | 42 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Maleki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Maleki's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 49.5% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 49 | 44.1% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Maleki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Maleki usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Maleki usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Maleki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 74.1% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Maleki's chess games
All 201 games by Nicolas Maleki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 36 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Hugo Tirard | 2,469 | 23rd Avoine Open | B32 |
| Aug 2015 | Sophie Milliet | 2,383 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | B19 |
| Jan 2009 | Nikolay Milchev | 2,377 | 8th Rochefort Open | D14 |
| Jan 1999 | Damien Laporte | 2,370 | 02nd Naujac Open | A41 |
| Feb 2007 | Christo Dimitrov | 2,299 | Cannes Open | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaupthing Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,280 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 6th Sables d'Olonne Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,347 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Maleki's chess games?
201 games by Nicolas Maleki, from Apr 2003 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 Nicolas Maleki has played.
What does Nicolas Maleki play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Nicolas Maleki opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Maleki answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Maleki play as White?
As White, Nicolas Maleki's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Maleki play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Maleki most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Nicolas Maleki's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Maleki is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Nicolas Maleki played?
Our database contains 201 games by Nicolas Maleki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 36 draws, 87 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Maleki?
201 games by Nicolas Maleki 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.