Prepare against Wolfgang Maly
DEU · World #137,431 classical · FIDE ID 16273273
When preparing against Wolfgang Maly, expect 1.b3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 59 games by Wolfgang Maly, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Maly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Maly 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 | 1,627 | 1,749 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 30.5% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Maly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Maly's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 28 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| b4 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 88% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Maly usually continues Bb2 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maly usually continues Bb2 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Maly usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Maly usually continues b5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Wolfgang Maly's chess games
All 59 games by Wolfgang Maly in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Lennik Rempe | 1,756 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | A01 |
| Oct 2020 | Juergen Kaschuba | 1,679 | Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | A06 |
| May 2020 | Madiha Fock | 1,628 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | B00 |
| Jun 2020 | Nils Espig | 1,548 | GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | A06 |
| May 2020 | Theo Fleischmann | 1,524 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,575 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,344 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,533 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,499 |
| 3rd GER Seniors Derby | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,203 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,384 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Maly's chess games?
59 games by Wolfgang Maly, from Feb 2019 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 Wolfgang Maly has played.
What does Wolfgang Maly play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Maly opens with 1.b3 (88% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Maly answers 1...Nc6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Maly play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Maly's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Maly play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Maly most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Wolfgang Maly's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Maly is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Maly played?
Our database contains 59 games by Wolfgang Maly, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Maly?
59 games by Wolfgang Maly 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.