Prepare against Niya Malcheva
WCM · BGR · World #48,315 classical · FIDE ID 2947420
When preparing against Niya Malcheva, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Niya Malcheva, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niya Malcheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niya Malcheva 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,863 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,783 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 27 | 10 | 25 | 43.5% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niya Malcheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niya Malcheva's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Niya Malcheva's chess games
All 62 games by Niya Malcheva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Patricie Naymanova | 2,023 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | B47 |
| Aug 2026 | Amirali Temirbek | 2,019 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Hristian Kolev | 1,922 | 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Bozhidar Merdinyan | 1,837 | 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | B67 |
| Aug 2026 | Yoan Velchev | 1,831 | 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,261 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,668 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,937 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls 30th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,216 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,846 |
| Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niya Malcheva's chess games?
62 games by Niya Malcheva, from Jul 2021 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 Niya Malcheva has played.
What does Niya Malcheva play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Niya Malcheva opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niya Malcheva answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Niya Malcheva play as White?
As White, Niya Malcheva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niya Malcheva play as Black?
As Black, Niya Malcheva most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Niya Malcheva's FIDE rating?
Niya Malcheva is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Niya Malcheva played?
Our database contains 62 games by Niya Malcheva, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niya Malcheva?
62 games by Niya Malcheva 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.