Prepare against Omid Malek
Canada · World #24,559 classical · FIDE ID 2605384
Our database contains 282 games by Omid Malek, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Omid Malek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omid 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 | 2,021 | 2,172 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,052 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 105 | 68 | 109 | 37.2% |
| As White | 137 | 58 | 36 | 43 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 145 | 47 | 32 | 66 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omid Malek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omid Malek's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 67.2% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 41 | 29.9% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Malek usually continues Bg5 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Malek usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Malek usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Malek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Malek usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Malek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 55.1% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 32.1% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.4% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 59.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.8% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
Omid Malek's chess games
All 282 games by Omid Malek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 105 wins, 68 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,501 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Aug 2022 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Quang Long Le | 2,417 | Victoria Grand Pacific Open | A81 |
| Aug 2022 | Yannick Kambrath | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Aug 2022 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 44 | 18 | 2,201 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 30 | 17 | 1,994 |
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,017 |
| Montreal Open | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 12 | 8 | 2,086 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,128 |
| 10th Calgary Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omid Malek's chess games?
282 games by Omid Malek, from Jan 2006 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 Omid Malek has played.
What does Omid Malek play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Omid Malek opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omid Malek answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Omid Malek play as White?
As White, Omid Malek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omid Malek play as Black?
As Black, Omid Malek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Omid Malek's FIDE rating?
Omid Malek is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Omid Malek played?
Our database contains 282 games by Omid Malek, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 68 draws, 109 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omid Malek?
282 games by Omid 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.