Prepare against Leo Malcolm
New Zealand · World #84,612 classical · FIDE ID 4317408
When preparing against Leo Malcolm, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 72 games by Leo Malcolm, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Malcolm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Malcolm 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 | 1,775 | 1,810 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,845 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,877 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 6 | 37 | 40.3% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Malcolm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Malcolm's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 77.5% | 37.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Malcolm usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Leo Malcolm's chess games
All 72 games by Leo Malcolm in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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, 6 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Alex Huang | 2,009 | Wellington Open | C56 |
| Jan 2025 | Wanyao Sarah Sun | 1,936 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | B33 |
| Apr 2023 | Isabelle Yixuan Ning | 1,916 | Wellington Open | B22 |
| Jan 2023 | Levi Paxton | 1,912 | ch-NZL U18 Open | E12 |
| Jul 2023 | Nick Cummings | 1,899 | ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,620 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,801 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup-D | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Malcolm's chess games?
72 games by Leo Malcolm, from May 2022 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 Leo Malcolm has played.
What does Leo Malcolm play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Leo Malcolm opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Malcolm answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games).
What openings does Leo Malcolm play as White?
As White, Leo Malcolm's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Malcolm play as Black?
As Black, Leo Malcolm most often plays: Elephant Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Leo Malcolm's FIDE rating?
Leo Malcolm is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Leo Malcolm played?
Our database contains 72 games by Leo Malcolm, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Malcolm?
72 games by Leo Malcolm 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.