Prepare against Malcolm R Peacock
United Kingdom · World #31,210 classical · FIDE ID 414611
When preparing against Malcolm R Peacock, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Malcolm R Peacock, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm R Peacock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm R Peacock 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 | 1,978 | 2,126 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,014 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 2,103 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 55 | 38 | 70 | 33.7% |
| As White | 80 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 14 | 47 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm R Peacock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm R Peacock's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 80 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Peacock usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Peacock usually continues g3 (47.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Peacock usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Malcolm R Peacock's chess games
All 163 games by Malcolm R Peacock in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 55 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Craig A Hanley | 2,419 | ch-EU Union | C06 |
| Sep 2008 | Vytautas Vaznonis | 2,407 | 4th ch-EU Union | A56 |
| May 2000 | Michiel Abeln | 2,243 | Utrecht OKU Open A | A36 |
| May 2006 | Peter M Gayson | 2,233 | chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Mar 2018 | Edmund C Player | 2,230 | chT2b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,045 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,209 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,233 |
| chT2b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm R Peacock's chess games?
163 games by Malcolm R Peacock, from Jan 2006 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 R Peacock has played.
What does Malcolm R Peacock play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Malcolm R Peacock opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm R Peacock answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Malcolm R Peacock play as White?
As White, Malcolm R Peacock's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm R Peacock play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm R Peacock most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Malcolm R Peacock's FIDE rating?
Malcolm R Peacock is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Malcolm R Peacock played?
Our database contains 163 games by Malcolm R Peacock, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm R Peacock?
163 games by Malcolm R Peacock 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.