Prepare against Aidan Malcolm
New Zealand · World #73,791 classical · FIDE ID 4315073
When preparing against Aidan Malcolm, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 74 games by Aidan Malcolm, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aidan Malcolm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aidan Malcolm 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 | 1,809 | 1,848 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,728 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,753 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 30 | 11 | 33 | 40.5% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aidan Malcolm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aidan Malcolm's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 57.9% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Aidan Malcolm's chess games
All 74 games by Aidan Malcolm in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Michael D Sole | 2,155 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | D31 |
| Jul 2023 | J. Nigel Metge | 1,898 | ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | D85 |
| Jun 2022 | Christopher Symon | 1,888 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup-D | B21 |
| Aug 2022 | Leo Malcolm | 1,873 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | B15 |
| May 2023 | Yigit Saglam | 1,827 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup-C | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 1,756 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,670 |
| Asia-Oceania Uni | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| ch-Wellington CC Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,599 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aidan Malcolm's chess games?
74 games by Aidan Malcolm, from May 2021 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 Aidan Malcolm has played.
What does Aidan Malcolm play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Aidan Malcolm opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aidan Malcolm answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Aidan Malcolm play as White?
As White, Aidan Malcolm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aidan Malcolm play as Black?
As Black, Aidan Malcolm most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Aidan Malcolm's FIDE rating?
Aidan Malcolm is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (May 2026).
How many games has Aidan Malcolm played?
Our database contains 74 games by Aidan Malcolm, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aidan Malcolm?
74 games by Aidan Malcolm 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.