Prepare against Eric Malmi
Finland · World #22,413 classical · FIDE ID 505366
Our database contains 109 games by Eric Malmi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Malmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Malmi 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 | 2,037 | 2,072 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 44 | 16 | 49 | 40.4% |
| As White | 58 | 26 | 10 | 22 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 6 | 27 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Malmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Malmi's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Malmi usually continues c3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Malmi usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Malmi usually continues Bc4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 94.1% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Eric Malmi's chess games
All 109 games by Eric Malmi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 16 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Kari Rauramaa | 2,217 | Turku We TSY Open | A87 |
| Feb 2008 | Risto Lehtivaara | 2,196 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | C02 |
| Aug 2011 | Jesus Cao Armillas | 2,194 | 28th Collado Villalba Open | B22 |
| Sep 2007 | Kaj Kivipelto | 2,162 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | B07 |
| Jan 2009 | Jorma J Kekki | 2,138 | chT-FIN 0809 qual | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,179 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-FIN U20 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,233 |
| 3rd Helsinki We Garde | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,236 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,961 |
| Tampere We TaSY Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,136 |
| Helsinki We HSK 08 Open | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Malmi's chess games?
109 games by Eric Malmi, from Oct 2004 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 Eric Malmi has played.
What does Eric Malmi play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Eric Malmi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Malmi answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Eric Malmi play as White?
As White, Eric Malmi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 65.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Malmi play as Black?
As Black, Eric Malmi most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Eric Malmi's FIDE rating?
Eric Malmi is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Eric Malmi played?
Our database contains 109 games by Eric Malmi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Malmi?
109 games by Eric Malmi 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.