Prepare against Erik Malmstig
FM · Sweden · World #7,768 classical · FIDE ID 1702866
Our database contains 467 games by Erik Malmstig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Malmstig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Malmstig 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 | 2,209 | 2,357 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,285 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,336 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 199 | 86 | 182 | 42.6% |
| As White | 238 | 113 | 43 | 82 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 229 | 86 | 43 | 100 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Malmstig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Malmstig's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 71.8% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 13.0% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 8.8% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Malmstig usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 44.4% | 64.8% |
| d6 | 32 | 32.3% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.1% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 95.2% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Erik Malmstig's chess games
All 467 games by Erik Malmstig 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: 199 wins, 86 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 11/7/24 | 26.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 30 | 18/2/10 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,581 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A56 |
| Oct 2012 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,574 | chT-SWE 1213 | E14 |
| Oct 2012 | Slavko Cicak | 2,572 | chT-SWE 1213 | C70 |
| Mar 2013 | Sanja Cicak | 2,553 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E70 |
| Sep 2015 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,514 | Vasteras Open | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2019 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-SWE | 1997 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,277 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,326 |
| Stockholm | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,237 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 16 | 12 | 2,372 |
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,361 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,346 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Malmstig's chess games?
467 games by Erik Malmstig, 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 Erik Malmstig has played.
What does Erik Malmstig play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Erik Malmstig opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Malmstig answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Erik Malmstig play as White?
As White, Erik Malmstig's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Malmstig play as Black?
As Black, Erik Malmstig most often plays: Benoni Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Erik Malmstig's FIDE rating?
Erik Malmstig is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Erik Malmstig played?
Our database contains 467 games by Erik Malmstig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 86 draws, 182 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Malmstig?
467 games by Erik Malmstig 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.