Prepare against Vladimir Malezkey
Russia · World #64,245 classical · FIDE ID 4153030
When preparing against Vladimir Malezkey, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 96 games by Vladimir Malezkey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Malezkey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Malezkey 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 | 1,841 | 2,140 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 2,083 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,084 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 44 | 12 | 40 | 45.8% |
| As White | 49 | 29 | 6 | 14 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Malezkey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Malezkey's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 63.3% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 30.6% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Malezkey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Malezkey's chess games
All 96 games by Vladimir Malezkey 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: 44 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Sergey Malyshev | 2,266 | Abaza Open | C10 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexey Tikhomirov | 2,195 | Abaza Open | E18 |
| Feb 2016 | Yuri Safronov | 2,190 | ch-RUS SFO | C43 |
| Jul 2012 | Ivan Kostojakov | 2,174 | Abaza Open | A00 |
| Jan 2002 | Evgeny Kovalev | 2,173 | ch-RUS sf | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaza Open | 2012 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Khakassia Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-RUS SFO | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Novokuznetsk Goryainov Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Abakan Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Barnaul Lepikhin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| Abakan Sayany Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Malezkey's chess games?
96 games by Vladimir Malezkey, 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 Malezkey has played.
What does Vladimir Malezkey play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Vladimir Malezkey opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Malezkey answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Malezkey play as White?
As White, Vladimir Malezkey's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Malezkey play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Malezkey most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Vladimir Malezkey's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Malezkey is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Vladimir Malezkey played?
Our database contains 96 games by Vladimir Malezkey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Malezkey?
96 games by Vladimir Malezkey 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.