Prepare against Neo Malmquist
Sweden · World #18,834 classical · FIDE ID 1774387
When preparing against Neo Malmquist, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Neo Malmquist, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Neo Malmquist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neo Malmquist 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 | 2,068 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,171 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 53.5% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neo Malmquist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neo Malmquist's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Neo Malmquist's chess games
All 43 games by Neo Malmquist in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Sandberg | 2,305 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Johnson | 2,154 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | A02 |
| Jul 2026 | Gustav Dingertz | 2,101 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | C54 |
| Oct 2026 | Pratyush Tripathi | 2,084 | Skol-SM 2026 | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Ram Srinivasson | 2,041 | Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| Skol-SM 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Kadett-SM | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Rilton U2200 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neo Malmquist's chess games?
43 games by Neo Malmquist, from Feb 2023 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 Neo Malmquist has played.
What does Neo Malmquist play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Neo Malmquist opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neo Malmquist answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Neo Malmquist play as White?
As White, Neo Malmquist's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neo Malmquist play as Black?
As Black, Neo Malmquist most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Neo Malmquist's FIDE rating?
Neo Malmquist is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Neo Malmquist played?
Our database contains 43 games by Neo Malmquist, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neo Malmquist?
43 games by Neo Malmquist 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.