Prepare against Malcolm H Cooper
United Kingdom · World #95,689 classical · FIDE ID 469580
When preparing against Malcolm H Cooper, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 71 games by Malcolm H Cooper, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm H Cooper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm H Cooper 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 | 1,742 | 1,949 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 29.6% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm H Cooper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm H Cooper's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 78.4% | 39.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Cooper usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Malcolm H Cooper's chess games
All 71 games by Malcolm H Cooper in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Julien M Shepley | 1,986 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | B52 |
| Dec 2019 | Raymond Boger | 1,972 | 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | A40 |
| Jan 2019 | Graham A Williamson | 1,799 | 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A48 |
| May 2018 | Viktor Jamroz | 1,757 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | C18 |
| Jan 2023 | Ross Murphy | 1,748 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,613 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,949 |
| 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm H Cooper's chess games?
71 games by Malcolm H Cooper, from Jun 2018 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 H Cooper has played.
What does Malcolm H Cooper play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Malcolm H Cooper opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm H Cooper answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Malcolm H Cooper play as White?
As White, Malcolm H Cooper's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm H Cooper play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm H Cooper most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Malcolm H Cooper's FIDE rating?
Malcolm H Cooper is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Malcolm H Cooper played?
Our database contains 71 games by Malcolm H Cooper, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm H Cooper?
71 games by Malcolm H Cooper 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.