Prepare against Samuel Malka
FM · France · World #6,115 classical · FIDE ID 20643675
Our database contains 559 games by Samuel Malka, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Malka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Malka 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 | 2,245 | 2,302 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,205 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,211 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 222 | 102 | 235 | 39.7% |
| As White | 279 | 121 | 51 | 107 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 280 | 101 | 51 | 128 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Malka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Malka's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 222 | 79.6% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 12.2% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Malka usually continues c4 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Malka usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Malka usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Malka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Malka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Malka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 66.7% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 45 | 31.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 82.5% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.5% | 14.3% |
Samuel Malka's chess games
All 559 games by Samuel Malka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 222 wins, 102 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 27/7/23 | 47.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 17/7/12 | 47.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A06 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,506 | Titled Tue Early | C88 |
| Jan 2023 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,497 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | B30 |
| Aug 2014 | Emmanuel Bricard | 2,457 | ch-FRA Accession | A02 |
| Aug 2014 | Gabriel Flom | 2,431 | ch-FRA Accession | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 289 | 129.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 2,181 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,264 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Medellin Tierra de Atletas-B | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| Jamundi Fortalece Sede Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Malka's chess games?
559 games by Samuel Malka, from Oct 2007 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 Samuel Malka has played.
What does Samuel Malka play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Samuel Malka opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Malka answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Samuel Malka play as White?
As White, Samuel Malka's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (57 games, 47.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Malka play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Malka most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Samuel Malka's FIDE rating?
Samuel Malka is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Samuel Malka played?
Our database contains 559 games by Samuel Malka, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 102 draws, 235 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Malka?
559 games by Samuel Malka 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.