Prepare against Malte Colpe
IM · DEU · World #2,022 classical · FIDE ID 24623075
When preparing against Malte Colpe, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,099 games by Malte Colpe, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malte Colpe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malte Colpe 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 | 2,383 | 2,424 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,378 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,368 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,099 | 462 | 328 | 309 | 42.0% |
| As White | 545 | 258 | 158 | 129 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 554 | 204 | 170 | 180 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malte Colpe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malte Colpe's side.
First moves as White (545 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 457 | 83.9% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 64 | 11.7% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.7% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Colpe usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Colpe usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Colpe usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Colpe usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Colpe usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Colpe usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 55.2% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 64 | 24.5% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 32 | 12.3% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 70.6% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 47 | 26.6% | 61.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Malte Colpe's chess games
All 1,099 games by Malte Colpe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 462 wins, 328 draws, 309 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 56 | 25/14/17 | 44.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 56 | 26/20/10 | 46.4% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 22/6/8 | 61.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 29 | 15/12/2 | 51.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 18/18/18 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 51 | 17/16/18 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,623 | 34th Politiken Cup | E77 |
| May 2022 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,579 | Hamburg HSK GM | E40 |
| Jun 2022 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,557 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Dec 2022 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Aug 2012 | Rene Stern | 2,529 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 115 | 54 | 2,257 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2019 | 43 | 29 | 2,284 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,242 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,405 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2012 | 27 | 19 | 2,143 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,270 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2007 | 19 | 13 | 2,058 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hauke Reddmann (10 games) · Aljoscha Feuerstack (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malte Colpe's chess games?
1,099 games by Malte Colpe, from Apr 2005 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 Malte Colpe has played.
What does Malte Colpe play on the first move as White?
Across 545 games with White in our database, Malte Colpe opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malte Colpe answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Malte Colpe play as White?
As White, Malte Colpe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 46.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 545 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malte Colpe play as Black?
As Black, Malte Colpe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 554 games.
What is Malte Colpe's FIDE rating?
Malte Colpe is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Malte Colpe played?
Our database contains 1,099 games by Malte Colpe, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 462 wins, 328 draws, 309 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malte Colpe?
1,099 games by Malte Colpe 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.