Prepare against Niya Malcheva
WCM · BGR · World #84,374 classical · FIDE ID 2947420
When preparing against Niya Malcheva, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Niya Malcheva, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 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 | 1,775 | 1,824 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,863 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,783 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 45.1% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
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 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Malcheva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Niya Malcheva's chess games
All 51 games by Niya Malcheva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 23 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 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2024 | Ondrej Holik | 1,701 | ch-EU Union U10 | B56 |
| Aug 2024 | Sahasra Aragonda | 1,617 | ch-EU U10 Girls | B23 |
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 |
| 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 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,910 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niya Malcheva's chess games?
51 games by Niya Malcheva, from Jul 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 Niya Malcheva has played.
What does Niya Malcheva play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Niya Malcheva opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niya Malcheva answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% 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, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niya Malcheva play as Black?
As Black, Niya Malcheva most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Niya Malcheva's FIDE rating?
Niya Malcheva is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Niya Malcheva played?
Our database contains 51 games by Niya Malcheva, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niya Malcheva?
51 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.