Prepare against Tatiana Malgina
WIM · Russia · World #9,914 classical · FIDE ID 4149564
When preparing against Tatiana Malgina, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 86 games by Tatiana Malgina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Malgina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Malgina 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 | 2,171 | 2,374 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,300 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,227 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 13 | 36 | 43.0% |
| As White | 46 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Malgina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Malgina's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Malgina usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Malgina usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Malgina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Tatiana Malgina's chess games
All 86 games by Tatiana Malgina 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: 37 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | E54 |
| Nov 2024 | Martin Holten Fiskaaen | 2,350 | Titled Tue Early | E54 |
| Feb 2025 | K Bowden | 2,348 | Titled Tue Early | A56 |
| Nov 2024 | Artem Sadovsky | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Syrchikov | 2,273 | Perm Open A | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 23 | 2,117 |
| ch-Perm w | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,418 |
| TCh-RUS Women 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Perm Open A | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,770 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,085 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Malgina's chess games?
86 games by Tatiana Malgina, 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 Tatiana Malgina has played.
What does Tatiana Malgina play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Tatiana Malgina opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Malgina answers 1...c5 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Malgina play as White?
As White, Tatiana Malgina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Malgina play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Malgina most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Tatiana Malgina's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Malgina is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Tatiana Malgina played?
Our database contains 86 games by Tatiana Malgina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Malgina?
86 games by Tatiana Malgina 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.