Prepare against Malcolm Wooten
United States · FIDE ID 30991897
When preparing against Malcolm Wooten, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Malcolm Wooten, covering Aug 2026 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Malcolm Wooten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcolm Wooten 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 | 1,678 | 1,678 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,700 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 2 | 23 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 27 rated games against 27 different opponents, across 6 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 41.7% | 1,738 | 1,578 | 3 |
| Rapid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 62.5% | 1,495 | 1,628 | 3 |
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 42.9% | 1,761 | 1,361 | 2 |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,889 | 1,889 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,644 | 1,644 |
| 2023 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1,493 | 1,436 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,025 | 1,625 |
Where Malcolm Wooten has played
United States (5) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcolm Wooten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcolm Wooten's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Wooten usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wooten usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wooten usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Malcolm Wooten's chess games
All 37 games by Malcolm Wooten in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2026 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,522 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,423 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,035 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcolm Wooten's chess games?
37 games by Malcolm Wooten, from Aug 2026 to Oct 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 Wooten has played.
What does Malcolm Wooten play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Malcolm Wooten opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcolm Wooten answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Malcolm Wooten play as White?
As White, Malcolm Wooten's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcolm Wooten play as Black?
As Black, Malcolm Wooten most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Malcolm Wooten's FIDE rating?
Malcolm Wooten is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Malcolm Wooten played?
Our database contains 37 games by Malcolm Wooten, covering Aug 2026 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcolm Wooten?
37 games by Malcolm Wooten 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.