Prepare against Vinko Malada
FM · HRV · World #4,574 classical · FIDE ID 14505380
When preparing against Vinko Malada, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 243 games by Vinko Malada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vinko Malada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinko Malada 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 | 2,286 | 2,358 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,270 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,300 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 93 | 65 | 85 | 38.3% |
| As White | 118 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 125 | 45 | 30 | 50 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinko Malada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinko Malada's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 54 | 45.8% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Malada usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Malada usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malada usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Malada usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Malada usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Malada usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 47.3% | 36.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 38.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 69.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.9% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Vinko Malada's chess games
All 243 games by Vinko Malada in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 65 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,488 | 16th chT-CRO | E10 |
| Aug 2012 | Branko Rogulj | 2,414 | 10th Velika Gorica Open | A63 |
| Jan 2002 | Sahbaz Nurkic | 2,413 | 8th Bosnjaci Open | B06 |
| Apr 2012 | Mladen Vrban | 2,398 | chT2-CRO Center | B41 |
| Mar 2010 | Zdravko Zelic | 2,371 | chT3A-CRO Center | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2006 | 25 | 12 | 2,259 |
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 16 | 9 | 2,322 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1999 | 13 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Rijeka IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,173 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,350 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,435 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,261 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinko Malada's chess games?
243 games by Vinko Malada, from Apr 2003 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 Vinko Malada has played.
What does Vinko Malada play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Vinko Malada opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinko Malada answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vinko Malada play as White?
As White, Vinko Malada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinko Malada play as Black?
As Black, Vinko Malada most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Vinko Malada's FIDE rating?
Vinko Malada is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Vinko Malada played?
Our database contains 243 games by Vinko Malada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 65 draws, 85 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinko Malada?
243 games by Vinko Malada 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.