Prepare against Petr Malinovsky
Czechia · World #32,376 classical · FIDE ID 314307
When preparing against Petr Malinovsky, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 368 games by Petr Malinovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Malinovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Malinovsky 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 | 1,972 | 2,102 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,040 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 103 | 124 | 141 | 28.0% |
| As White | 183 | 56 | 64 | 63 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 185 | 47 | 60 | 78 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Malinovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Malinovsky's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 93.4% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Malinovsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 90.8% | 39.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.7% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 91.1% | 49.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Petr Malinovsky's chess games
All 368 games by Petr Malinovsky 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: 103 wins, 124 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Patrik Stepan | 2,268 | Vsetin Open | D31 |
| Jan 2002 | Petr Skacelik | 2,248 | Brno Duras BVK Open A | B09 |
| Jul 2015 | Jura Bibik | 2,225 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | D36 |
| Nov 2016 | Vasily Borisovich Malinin | 2,220 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D07 |
| Jul 2015 | Lubos Jedlicka | 2,215 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 34 | 11.5 | 2,090 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,067 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,856 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Malinovsky's chess games?
368 games by Petr Malinovsky, 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 Petr Malinovsky has played.
What does Petr Malinovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Petr Malinovsky opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Malinovsky answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Malinovsky play as White?
As White, Petr Malinovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Malinovsky play as Black?
As Black, Petr Malinovsky most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Petr Malinovsky's FIDE rating?
Petr Malinovsky is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Petr Malinovsky played?
Our database contains 368 games by Petr Malinovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 124 draws, 141 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Malinovsky?
368 games by Petr Malinovsky 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.