Prepare against Sergey Malikov
Russia · World #86,056 classical · FIDE ID 34103845
When preparing against Sergey Malikov, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Sergey Malikov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Malikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Malikov 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 | 1,869 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,830 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,847 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 53 | 26 | 60 | 38.1% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 15 | 30 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 28 | 11 | 30 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Malikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Malikov's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 27.1% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 18.6% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Malikov usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Malikov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Malikov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Malikov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Malikov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Malikov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 78.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Sergey Malikov's chess games
All 139 games by Sergey Malikov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 53 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,314 | Anna Akulov Memorial Open | C27 |
| Apr 2014 | Mikhail Geranichev | 2,129 | Anna Gagarin Memorial | A17 |
| Aug 2014 | Stanislav Boev | 2,028 | Anna Chess Players Memorial | C24 |
| May 2014 | Viktor Polyansky | 1,985 | Anna Gagarin Memorial | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Maxim Ivanov | 1,929 | Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,928 |
| Voronezh Winter Open | 2013 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,715 |
| Borisoglebsk Summer Open | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,879 |
| Anna Akulov Memorial Open | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,072 |
| Anna Chess Players Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| Anna Gagarin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 01 Voronezh Rating Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| Voronezh Winter Rating Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Malikov's chess games?
139 games by Sergey Malikov, from Sep 2011 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 Sergey Malikov has played.
What does Sergey Malikov play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Sergey Malikov opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Malikov answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergey Malikov play as White?
As White, Sergey Malikov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Malikov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Malikov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Sergey Malikov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Malikov is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Sergey Malikov played?
Our database contains 139 games by Sergey Malikov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Malikov?
139 games by Sergey Malikov 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.