Maly, Alexey

Alexey Maly, a 44-year-old Ukrainian International Master, is rated 2336 and sitting in the top 1% of players worldwide. He has held steady between 2300 and 2350 for 3 years. 11 rated games in the past year (≈15/year long-term). Recent appearance: "Kyiv Tournament Chess - 2025". Also played 14 rapid (including European Corporate Chess Championship 2025) and 18 blitz events (including "CUP OBOLON - 2025" BLITZ) recently. He had 5 career breaks: 14 months (2005–2007), 37 months (2007–2010), 13 months (2011–2012), 33 months (2012–2015) and 28 months (2023–2025). His peak of 2389 was reached at age 29 (Jul 2011); he also reached Ukrainian #75 in Jan 2023.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 19). At junior level, he reached World #82 in U20.