Prepare against Viacheslav Malyi
FM · Ukraine · World #2,472 classical · FIDE ID 14123983
Our database contains 557 games by Viacheslav Malyi, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viacheslav Malyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viacheslav Malyi 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 | 2,361 | 2,429 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,428 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,411 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 199 | 110 | 248 | 35.7% |
| As White | 281 | 112 | 61 | 108 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 276 | 87 | 49 | 140 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viacheslav Malyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viacheslav Malyi's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 86.5% | 49.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 13.5% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Malyi usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Malyi usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Malyi usually continues d4 (53.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malyi usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Malyi usually continues Bg5 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Malyi usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 80.9% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 67.0% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 29.5% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Viacheslav Malyi's chess games
All 557 games by Viacheslav Malyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 199 wins, 110 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/6/18 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/3/17 | 41.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 10/6/17 | 30.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Timur Gareyev | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Aug 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,570 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergei Shipov | 2,541 | Titled Tue Early | C19 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,521 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 434 | 205 | 2,245 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2007 | 18 | 7 | 2,016 |
| Chervonograd 8th | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,234 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Karaganda Akim Cup | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| Berezovskoe Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viacheslav Malyi's chess games?
557 games by Viacheslav Malyi, from Jan 2007 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 Viacheslav Malyi has played.
What does Viacheslav Malyi play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Viacheslav Malyi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viacheslav Malyi answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Viacheslav Malyi play as White?
As White, Viacheslav Malyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viacheslav Malyi play as Black?
As Black, Viacheslav Malyi most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Viacheslav Malyi's FIDE rating?
Viacheslav Malyi is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Viacheslav Malyi played?
Our database contains 557 games by Viacheslav Malyi, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 110 draws, 248 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viacheslav Malyi?
557 games by Viacheslav Malyi 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.