Prepare against Jamie Malkin
United Kingdom · World #11,744 classical · FIDE ID 2403668
When preparing against Jamie Malkin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 47 games by Jamie Malkin, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jamie Malkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jamie Malkin 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 | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 53.2% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jamie Malkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jamie Malkin's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 67.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Malkin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Malkin usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Malkin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Jamie Malkin's chess games
All 47 games by Jamie Malkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ross Blackford | 2,092 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | B10 |
| May 2026 | Jonathan McKay | 2,014 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | B47 |
| Sep 2026 | Peter R Smith | 2,004 | Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | B32 |
| May 2017 | Sai Kong Tsang | 1,942 | Ayr Open | B50 |
| May 2026 | Aadith Prabhu | 1,932 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,008 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| Lothians Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,901 |
| Edinburgh Park Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Prestwick Airport Major | 2011 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jamie Malkin's chess games?
47 games by Jamie Malkin, from Jul 2016 to Sep 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 Jamie Malkin has played.
What does Jamie Malkin play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jamie Malkin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jamie Malkin answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jamie Malkin play as White?
As White, Jamie Malkin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jamie Malkin play as Black?
As Black, Jamie Malkin most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jamie Malkin's FIDE rating?
Jamie Malkin is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jamie Malkin played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jamie Malkin, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jamie Malkin?
47 games by Jamie Malkin 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.