Prepare against Malem Ngangbam
NLD · World #112,285 classical · FIDE ID 40102343
When preparing against Malem Ngangbam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Malem Ngangbam, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Malem Ngangbam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malem Ngangbam 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 | 1,698 | 1,764 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,651 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,575 | 1,723 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 70.0% |
| As White | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 86.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 277 rated games against 245 different opponents, across 43 events in 4 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 | 106 | 55 | 16 | 35 | 51.9% | 1,665 | 1,665 | 13 |
| Rapid | 70 | 36 | 4 | 30 | 51.4% | 1,663 | 1,676 | 11 |
| Blitz | 86 | 28 | 8 | 50 | 32.6% | 1,763 | 1,606 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 134 | 45 | 17 | 72 | 33.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 50 | 29 | 8 | 13 | 58.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 30 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 34 | 13 | 14 | 1,670 | 1,756 |
| 2025 | 111 | 47 | 11 | 53 | 1,711 | 1,668 |
| 2024 | 82 | 35 | 6 | 41 | 1,703 | 1,563 |
| 2023 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 1,606 | 1,431 |
Where Malem Ngangbam has played
Netherlands (42) · Czechia (1) · Greece (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malem Ngangbam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malem Ngangbam's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 86.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 86.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Ngangbam usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ngangbam usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Ngangbam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Malem Ngangbam's chess games
All 30 games by Malem Ngangbam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anumitra Elangkumaran | 1,768 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | C54 |
| May 2026 | Niranjana Ganeshram | 1,679 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | C53 |
| May 2026 | Charlotte Rietveld | 1,668 | Dutch National Championship U12 | Meisjes | C59 |
| May 2026 | Jyotsna Vinod | 1,667 | Dutch National Championship U12 | Meisjes | C50 |
| May 2026 | Alice De Cuba | 1,665 | Dutch National Championship U12 | Meisjes | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,850 |
| Dutch National Championship U12 | Meisjes | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,959 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,652 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 33rd EY Girls U10 | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malem Ngangbam's chess games?
30 games by Malem Ngangbam, from Oct 2023 to Nov 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 Malem Ngangbam has played.
What does Malem Ngangbam play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Malem Ngangbam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malem Ngangbam answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Malem Ngangbam play as White?
As White, Malem Ngangbam's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malem Ngangbam play as Black?
As Black, Malem Ngangbam most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Malem Ngangbam's FIDE rating?
Malem Ngangbam is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,575 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Malem Ngangbam played?
Our database contains 30 games by Malem Ngangbam, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses (70.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malem Ngangbam?
30 games by Malem Ngangbam 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.