Prepare against Mio Malmberg
Sweden · World #34,547 classical · FIDE ID 1707558
When preparing against Mio Malmberg, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Mio Malmberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mio Malmberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mio Malmberg 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 | 1,961 | 2,126 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,103 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 35.3% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mio Malmberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mio Malmberg's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Malmberg usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Malmberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Malmberg usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malmberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Malmberg usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mio Malmberg's chess games
All 51 games by Mio Malmberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Daniel Contin | 2,307 | 3rd Paleochora Open | A34 |
| Jul 2003 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,234 | 25th Politiken Cup | C00 |
| Jul 2003 | Jens Hartung-Nielsen | 2,233 | 25th Politiken Cup | A40 |
| Jul 2003 | Jonathan C T Lappage | 2,208 | 25th Politiken Cup | C17 |
| Jul 2002 | Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo | 2,149 | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,113 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| 3rd Paleochora Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,154 |
| 19th Andorra Open | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,191 |
| Taby Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 21st Rilton Cup | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mio Malmberg's chess games?
51 games by Mio Malmberg, from Apr 2003 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 Mio Malmberg has played.
What does Mio Malmberg play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mio Malmberg opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mio Malmberg answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mio Malmberg play as White?
As White, Mio Malmberg's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mio Malmberg play as Black?
As Black, Mio Malmberg most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Mio Malmberg's FIDE rating?
Mio Malmberg is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Mio Malmberg played?
Our database contains 51 games by Mio Malmberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mio Malmberg?
51 games by Mio Malmberg 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.