Prepare against Shiivesh Sunil Malli
CHE · World #35,899 classical · FIDE ID 1340409
When preparing against Shiivesh Sunil Malli, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Shiivesh Sunil Malli, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shiivesh Sunil Malli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiivesh Sunil Malli 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 | 1,954 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,940 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 22.4% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiivesh Sunil Malli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiivesh Sunil Malli's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Malli usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Malli usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Malli usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Shiivesh Sunil Malli's chess games
All 49 games by Shiivesh Sunil Malli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Cedric Hirzel | 2,113 | 46th Arco Open | D12 |
| Jul 2023 | Paul Koestinger | 2,023 | Biel Open B 56th | D13 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Selinga | 2,023 | 57th Biel HTO | D13 |
| Jul 2023 | Mikayel Zargarov | 1,951 | Biel Open B 56th | A25 |
| Jul 2026 | Alsaleh,Eissa | 1,908 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,929 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,134 |
| 5th Wohlen Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
| ch-SUI Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiivesh Sunil Malli's chess games?
49 games by Shiivesh Sunil Malli, from Apr 2018 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 Shiivesh Sunil Malli has played.
What does Shiivesh Sunil Malli play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Shiivesh Sunil Malli opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiivesh Sunil Malli answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Shiivesh Sunil Malli play as White?
As White, Shiivesh Sunil Malli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiivesh Sunil Malli play as Black?
As Black, Shiivesh Sunil Malli most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Shiivesh Sunil Malli's FIDE rating?
Shiivesh Sunil Malli is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Shiivesh Sunil Malli played?
Our database contains 49 games by Shiivesh Sunil Malli, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiivesh Sunil Malli?
49 games by Shiivesh Sunil Malli 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.