Prepare against Nikola Malchev
BGR · World #48,188 classical · FIDE ID 2947412
When preparing against Nikola Malchev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nikola Malchev, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Malchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Malchev 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 | 1,900 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,864 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,801 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Malchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Malchev's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Malchev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Malchev usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Malchev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Nikola Malchev's chess games
All 30 games by Nikola Malchev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Hoang Minh Doan | 1,813 | ch-EU Union U10 | B15 |
| Aug 2024 | Vladimir-Ioan Bostina | 1,627 | ch-EU Union U10 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Julia Szczurek | 1,616 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Melania-Cristina Grigore | 1,587 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | B17 |
| Aug 2024 | Niya Malcheva | 1,551 | ch-EU Union U10 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,288 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,921 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,835 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,769 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Malchev's chess games?
30 games by Nikola Malchev, from Oct 2021 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 Nikola Malchev has played.
What does Nikola Malchev play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Nikola Malchev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Malchev answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Malchev play as White?
As White, Nikola Malchev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Malchev play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Malchev most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikola Malchev's FIDE rating?
Nikola Malchev is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikola Malchev played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nikola Malchev, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Malchev?
30 games by Nikola Malchev 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.