Prepare against Kenneth Malkin
United Kingdom · World #52,853 classical · FIDE ID 2401843
Our database contains 112 games by Kenneth Malkin, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Malkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth 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 | 1,882 | 2,008 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 29 | 30 | 53 | 25.9% |
| As White | 57 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Malkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Malkin's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Malkin usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Malkin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Malkin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Kenneth Malkin's chess games
All 112 games by Kenneth Malkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 30 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Alan G Grant | 2,165 | ch-West of Scotland | B32 |
| Jan 1998 | James Stevenson | 2,135 | Turnkey Open | B01 |
| May 2017 | Alan Dunn | 2,103 | Ayr Open | B24 |
| May 1999 | Walter F. Buchanan | 2,101 | ch-West of Scotland | C02 |
| May 2011 | Mark Sanger | 2,068 | Prestwick Airport Open | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-West of Scotland | 2004 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,061 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 1,848 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2004 | 10 | 2 | 1,891 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Glasgow Open | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,884 |
| Perth Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
| Hawick Open | 2000 | 5 | 4 | 2,375 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Malkin's chess games?
112 games by Kenneth Malkin, from Jan 2006 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 Kenneth Malkin has played.
What does Kenneth Malkin play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Kenneth Malkin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Malkin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Malkin play as White?
As White, Kenneth Malkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Malkin play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Malkin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Kenneth Malkin's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Malkin is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Kenneth Malkin played?
Our database contains 112 games by Kenneth Malkin, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 30 draws, 53 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Malkin?
112 games by Kenneth 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.