Prepare against Vladimir Magai
IM · Kyrgyzstan · World #654 classical · FIDE ID 13800124
When preparing against Vladimir Magai, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 143 games by Vladimir Magai, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Magai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Magai 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 | 2,490 | 2,528 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,509 | 2,526 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,526 | 2,526 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 54 | 61 | 28 | 37.8% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 31 | 12 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Magai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Magai's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 89.5% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Magai usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Magai usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Magai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Magai usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Magai usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Magai usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 65.5% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Vladimir Magai's chess games
All 143 games by Vladimir Magai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 61 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,620 | Olympiad-33 | E97 |
| Aug 2001 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,589 | ch-Asia | D17 |
| Dec 1994 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,545 | Olympiad-31 | E88 |
| Nov 2000 | Darius Ruzele | 2,541 | Olympiad-34 | D46 |
| Sep 1996 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,530 | Olympiad-32 | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 32 | 21 | 2,036 |
| ch-Asia | 2001 | 16 | 9 | 2,451 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,628 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7 | 2,532 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,547 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,479 |
| RUDAR 36 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-URS Qualifier | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Magai's chess games?
143 games by Vladimir Magai, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vladimir Magai has played.
What does Vladimir Magai play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Vladimir Magai opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Magai answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Magai play as White?
As White, Vladimir Magai's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Magai play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Magai most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Vladimir Magai's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Magai is currently rated 2,490 in classical chess, 2,509 in rapid and 2,526 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Magai played?
Our database contains 143 games by Vladimir Magai, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 61 draws, 28 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Magai?
143 games by Vladimir Magai 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.