Prepare against Petr Maly
Czechia · World #85,994 classical · FIDE ID 301671
Our database contains 42 games by Petr Maly, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Maly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Maly 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 | 1,771 | 1,794 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,759 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 16.7% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Maly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Maly's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Maly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Maly usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Maly usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Petr Maly's chess games
All 42 games by Petr Maly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Geovanny Cesar | 1,942 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D15 |
| Jan 2007 | Gabriela Cazacu | 1,554 | Prague Open B 06th | A28 |
| Jun 2014 | Tomas Engel | 1,360 | 10th Prague Golden Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,776 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,609 |
| Prague KS Open A | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| Prague Open B 06th | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,820 |
| 10th Prague Open B | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,682 |
| Prague Open B 09th | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,665 |
| 08th Prague Open B | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Maly's chess games?
42 games by Petr Maly, from Apr 2008 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 Maly has played.
What does Petr Maly play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Petr Maly opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Maly answers 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Petr Maly play as White?
As White, Petr Maly's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Maly play as Black?
As Black, Petr Maly most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Petr Maly's FIDE rating?
Petr Maly is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Petr Maly played?
Our database contains 42 games by Petr Maly, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Maly?
42 games by Petr Maly 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.