Prepare against Malcolm J Armstrong
United Kingdom · World #31,919 classical · FIDE ID 409049
Our database contains 512 games by Malcolm J Armstrong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm J Armstrong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm J Armstrong 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 | 1,974 | 2,151 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,064 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 2,016 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 150 | 170 | 192 | 29.3% |
| As White | 247 | 76 | 80 | 91 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 265 | 74 | 90 | 101 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm J Armstrong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm J Armstrong's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 8.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 106 | 70.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 19 | 12.6% | 26.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.3% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 60.0% | 49.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 28.8% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Malcolm J Armstrong's chess games
All 512 games by Malcolm J Armstrong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 150 wins, 170 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 49 | 15/19/15 | 30.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,544 | 20th Andorra Open | A40 |
| Apr 2022 | Mark L Hebden | 2,448 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | D00 |
| Jun 2021 | Keith C Arkell | 2,381 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | A43 |
| Jun 2021 | Graham A Waddingham | 2,345 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D11 |
| Dec 2014 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,323 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,115 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 26 | 14 | 2,110 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,074 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,112 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,965 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm J Armstrong's chess games?
512 games by Malcolm J Armstrong, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 J Armstrong has played.
What does Malcolm J Armstrong play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Malcolm J Armstrong opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm J Armstrong answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Malcolm J Armstrong play as White?
As White, Malcolm J Armstrong's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm J Armstrong play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm J Armstrong most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Malcolm J Armstrong's FIDE rating?
Malcolm J Armstrong is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Malcolm J Armstrong played?
Our database contains 512 games by Malcolm J Armstrong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 170 draws, 192 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm J Armstrong?
512 games by Malcolm J Armstrong 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.