Prepare against Malcolm A Roberts
United Kingdom · World #93,210 classical · FIDE ID 404578
When preparing against Malcolm A Roberts, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Malcolm A Roberts, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm A Roberts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm A Roberts 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 | 1,749 | 1,856 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,769 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 56 | 59 | 57 | 32.6% |
| As White | 92 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm A Roberts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm A Roberts's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 79.3% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 20.7% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Roberts usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Roberts usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Roberts usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Roberts usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Roberts usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Roberts usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 90.6% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Malcolm A Roberts's chess games
All 172 games by Malcolm A Roberts in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 59 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Joao Rita | 1,952 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B13 |
| Jan 2005 | Millan Gonzalez Amaya | 1,931 | Caleta Challengers1 | C02 |
| Jan 2018 | Oleg Cukovs | 1,906 | 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B02 |
| Mar 2017 | Maurice J Hill | 1,825 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B43 |
| May 2011 | Martin J White | 1,798 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2011 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,649 |
| Jersey Open Minor | 2005 | 14 | 10 | – |
| Jersey Minor Open | 2004 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,390 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,608 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,775 |
| chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm A Roberts's chess games?
172 games by Malcolm A Roberts, from Dec 2014 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 Malcolm A Roberts has played.
What does Malcolm A Roberts play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Malcolm A Roberts opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm A Roberts answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Malcolm A Roberts play as White?
As White, Malcolm A Roberts's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm A Roberts play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm A Roberts most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Malcolm A Roberts's FIDE rating?
Malcolm A Roberts is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Malcolm A Roberts played?
Our database contains 172 games by Malcolm A Roberts, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 59 draws, 57 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm A Roberts?
172 games by Malcolm A Roberts 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.