Prepare against Vitaly Malykin
IM · Ukraine · World #2,964 classical · FIDE ID 14103680
When preparing against Vitaly Malykin, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Vitaly Malykin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Malykin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Malykin 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 | 2,340 | 2,393 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,357 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 84 | 137 | 59 | 30.0% |
| As White | 139 | 45 | 71 | 23 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 141 | 39 | 66 | 36 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Malykin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Malykin's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 129 | 92.8% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Malykin usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Malykin usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Malykin usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Malykin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Malykin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Malykin usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 46 | 63.9% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 25 | 34.7% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 70.7% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Vitaly Malykin's chess games
All 280 games by Vitaly Malykin 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: 84 wins, 137 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 28 | 8/15/5 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/12/2 | 12.5% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 17/21/11 | 34.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Yaroslav Zinchenko | 2,485 | Pardubice Open A | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Lajos Seres | 2,450 | Eger Agria Open | E62 |
| Nov 2005 | Holger Grund | 2,445 | BL2-West 0506 | D27 |
| Jan 2002 | Viacheslav Savchenko | 2,428 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | D14 |
| Dec 2023 | Sergiy Zavgorodniy | 2,416 | BL2-West 2324 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2000 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,279 |
| Oberliga NRW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| BL2-West 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 II | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,422 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,391 |
| Oberliga NRW 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
| Pavlograd West Donbass | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 1st Kurass Memorial Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Malykin's chess games?
280 games by Vitaly Malykin, 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 Vitaly Malykin has played.
What does Vitaly Malykin play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Vitaly Malykin opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Malykin answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Malykin play as White?
As White, Vitaly Malykin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Malykin play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Malykin most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Vitaly Malykin's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Malykin is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Vitaly Malykin played?
Our database contains 280 games by Vitaly Malykin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 137 draws, 59 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Malykin?
280 games by Vitaly Malykin 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.