Prepare against Vladimir Malakhov
GM · FIDE · World #165 classical · FIDE ID 4120787
Our database contains 2,473 games by Vladimir Malakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Malakhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Malakhov 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 | 2,597 | 2,732 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,643 | 2,777 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,596 | 2,747 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,473 | 1,024 | 1,066 | 382 | 41.4% |
| As White | 1,244 | 608 | 477 | 158 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 1,229 | 416 | 589 | 224 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Malakhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Malakhov's side.
First moves as White (1,244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 525 | 42.2% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 452 | 36.3% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 177 | 14.2% | 72.9% |
| d4 | 80 | 6.4% | 61.9% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues d4 (71.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues e3 (62.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Malakhov usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 237 | 43.8% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 236 | 43.6% | 64.0% |
| g6 | 34 | 6.3% | 69.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 2.4% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.7% | 77.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (531 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 414 | 78.0% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 54 | 10.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 34 | 6.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 5.3% | 66.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Malakhov's chess games
All 2,473 games by Vladimir Malakhov 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: 1,024 wins, 1,066 draws, 382 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 157 | 73/60/24 | 46.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 140 | 68/50/22 | 48.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 140 | 67/57/15 | 47.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 78 | 35/38/5 | 44.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 27/13/6 | 58.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 24/15/5 | 54.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 21/17/5 | 48.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 21/12/3 | 58.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 17/12/5 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 27 | 17/7/3 | 63.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 296 | 62/183/51 | 20.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 127 | 23/88/16 | 18.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 104 | 62/29/13 | 59.6% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 86 | 40/29/17 | 46.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 63 | 39/17/7 | 61.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 50 | 11/30/9 | 22.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 23/16/10 | 46.9% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 39 | 21/14/4 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 7/17/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Levon Aronian | 2,785 | Wch Blitz | A11 |
| Sep 2014 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,777 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | A07 |
| Jan 2006 | Peter Svidler | 2,765 | Moscow Superblitz | B31 |
| Aug 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,762 | 22nd Villarrobledo Open | A33 |
| Dec 2009 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,758 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 141 | 98 | 2,665 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 120 | 74 | 2,442 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2021 | 61 | 37.5 | 2,757 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 57 | 30.5 | 2,668 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,623 |
| Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | 2016 | 33 | 21 | 2,675 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,707 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2006 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,695 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Grischuk (27 games) · Aleksey Dreev (23 games) · Peter Svidler (20 games) · Victor Bologan (19 games) · Jianchao Zhou (18 games) · Pavel Eljanov (18 games) · Evgeniy Najer (18 games) · Hao Wang (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Malakhov's chess games?
2,473 games by Vladimir Malakhov, 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 Vladimir Malakhov has played.
What does Vladimir Malakhov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,244 games with White in our database, Vladimir Malakhov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Malakhov answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Malakhov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Malakhov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (157 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian (140 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening (140 games, 47.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Malakhov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Malakhov most often plays: Slav Defense (296 games, 20.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (127 games, 18.1% win rate); Modern Defense (104 games, 59.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,229 games.
What is Vladimir Malakhov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Malakhov is currently rated 2,597 in classical chess, 2,643 in rapid and 2,596 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,732 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Malakhov played?
Our database contains 2,473 games by Vladimir Malakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,024 wins, 1,066 draws, 382 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Malakhov?
2,473 games by Vladimir Malakhov 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.