Prepare against Glenn Malmqvist
Sweden · World #21,986 classical · FIDE ID 1705750
When preparing against Glenn Malmqvist, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 76 games by Glenn Malmqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Glenn Malmqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glenn Malmqvist 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 | 2,041 | 2,172 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,102 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 26 | 16 | 34 | 34.2% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glenn Malmqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glenn Malmqvist's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 72.5% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Malmqvist usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Glenn Malmqvist's chess games
All 76 games by Glenn Malmqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Javier Marchena Hurtado | 2,356 | Copenhagen GoAudit Open | B19 |
| Jan 2003 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,348 | Marianske Lazne | B29 |
| Jan 1996 | Rolf Bergstrom | 2,315 | Hallsta Open | B22 |
| Oct 2013 | Lars Aaes Nielsen | 2,268 | Koge Xtracon Open | C16 |
| May 2022 | Lennart Wahlstrom | 2,133 | Deltalift Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianske Lazne | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 2,074 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| Karlskrona Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Jonkoping 100 KlM Open | 1998 | 6 | 5 | – |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glenn Malmqvist's chess games?
76 games by Glenn Malmqvist, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Glenn Malmqvist has played.
What does Glenn Malmqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Glenn Malmqvist opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glenn Malmqvist answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Glenn Malmqvist play as White?
As White, Glenn Malmqvist's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glenn Malmqvist play as Black?
As Black, Glenn Malmqvist most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Glenn Malmqvist's FIDE rating?
Glenn Malmqvist is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Glenn Malmqvist played?
Our database contains 76 games by Glenn Malmqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glenn Malmqvist?
76 games by Glenn Malmqvist 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.