Prepare against Malcolm Probert
United Kingdom · World #133,771 classical · FIDE ID 1802305
When preparing against Malcolm Probert, expect 1.Nf3 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Malcolm Probert, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm Probert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm Probert 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 | 1,636 | 1,747 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 44 | 82 | 105 | 19.0% |
| As White | 110 | 26 | 40 | 44 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 18 | 42 | 61 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm Probert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm Probert's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 101 | 91.8% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 92% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Probert usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Probert usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Probert usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Probert usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Probert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Probert usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 27.9% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 14 | 23.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 16.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 14.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Malcolm Probert's chess games
All 231 games by Malcolm Probert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 44 wins, 82 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alan Anderson | 2,257 | 10th London Classic U1825 Open | A41 |
| Apr 2009 | Paul Tew | 1,917 | Tom Weston Major Open | B36 |
| Jul 2024 | Guy Wagner | 1,849 | 19th South Wales Open | A81 |
| Mar 2012 | Jonathan Wright | 1,829 | High Wycombe e2e4 Intermediate Open 03 | E60 |
| Apr 2009 | Rafal Gozdz | 1,811 | Tom Weston Major Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 34 | 12.5 | 1,575 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,476 |
| West Wales Open | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,603 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,583 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| South Wales Autumn Premier | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,579 |
| ch-WLS Seniors | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,678 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm Probert's chess games?
231 games by Malcolm Probert, from Sep 2010 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 Probert has played.
What does Malcolm Probert play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Malcolm Probert opens with 1.Nf3 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm Probert answers 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Malcolm Probert play as White?
As White, Malcolm Probert's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm Probert play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm Probert most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Malcolm Probert's FIDE rating?
Malcolm Probert is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Malcolm Probert played?
Our database contains 231 games by Malcolm Probert, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 82 draws, 105 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm Probert?
231 games by Malcolm Probert 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.