Prepare against Sergey Malinin
United States · World #58,141 classical · FIDE ID 4162170
When preparing against Sergey Malinin, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Sergey Malinin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Malinin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Malinin 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 | 1,821 | 2,117 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,018 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,000 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 38 | 32 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Malinin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Malinin's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 94.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Malinin usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Malinin usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Malinin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Malinin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Malinin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Malinin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 96.8% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 68.4% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Sergey Malinin's chess games
All 110 games by Sergey Malinin 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: 38 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Ivan Ruchkin | 2,160 | ch-Lipetsk Region Open | B09 |
| May 2009 | I Yarovoy | 2,143 | ch-Lipetsk | A84 |
| Aug 2007 | Andrey Venevtsev | 2,140 | Lipetsk Open 11th | C16 |
| Aug 2007 | Anatolij B. Kasantsev | 2,138 | Lipetsk Open 11th | E73 |
| Jun 2015 | Alexey Popov | 2,111 | 19th Voronezh Open B | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lipetsk Region sf | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region | 2010 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| Lipetsk Alekhin Cup | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| Lipetsk Open 11th | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Malinin's chess games?
110 games by Sergey Malinin, 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 Sergey Malinin has played.
What does Sergey Malinin play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Sergey Malinin opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Malinin answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sergey Malinin play as White?
As White, Sergey Malinin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Malinin play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Malinin most often plays: Pirc Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sergey Malinin's FIDE rating?
Sergey Malinin is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sergey Malinin played?
Our database contains 110 games by Sergey Malinin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 32 draws, 40 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Malinin?
110 games by Sergey Malinin 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.