Prepare against Malcolm Robinson
Brazil · World #48,265 classical · FIDE ID 2176726
When preparing against Malcolm Robinson, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Malcolm Robinson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm Robinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm Robinson 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 | 1,900 | 1,913 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,992 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,933 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 58 | 27 | 64 | 38.9% |
| As White | 73 | 31 | 13 | 29 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 27 | 14 | 35 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm Robinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm Robinson's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 84.9% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Robinson usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Robinson usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Robinson usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Robinson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Robinson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 64.5% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Malcolm Robinson's chess games
All 149 games by Malcolm Robinson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 58 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 4/2/14 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Werlles Milhomem De Sousa | 2,182 | Belem Regional Norte | E66 |
| Oct 2015 | Clauber Figueiredo Martins | 2,053 | Belem Velha 3rd | E04 |
| Jun 2019 | Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu | 2,053 | ch-BRA sf1 | A37 |
| Feb 2015 | Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro | 2,049 | 2nd Belem Velha Open | A38 |
| Jun 2015 | Fernando Torres | 1,983 | Belem Leao Memorial | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Florianopolis | 2009 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,976 |
| Florianopolis Taca FLN | 2008 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Brasilia City | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Florianopolis 57th | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Belem Velha 3rd | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Brasilia | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,720 |
| 2nd Belem Velha Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm Robinson's chess games?
149 games by Malcolm Robinson, from Mar 2015 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 Robinson has played.
What does Malcolm Robinson play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Malcolm Robinson opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm Robinson answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Malcolm Robinson play as White?
As White, Malcolm Robinson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm Robinson play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm Robinson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Malcolm Robinson's FIDE rating?
Malcolm Robinson is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Malcolm Robinson played?
Our database contains 149 games by Malcolm Robinson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm Robinson?
149 games by Malcolm Robinson 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.