Prepare against Neo Malmquist
Sweden · World #22,101 classical · FIDE ID 1774387
When preparing against Neo Malmquist, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Neo Malmquist, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 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 | 2,040 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,002 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 51.6% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% 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)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Malmquist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Neo Malmquist's chess games
All 31 games by Neo Malmquist in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 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% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
| Jul 2026 | Umair Islam | 1,964 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | B52 |
| Dec 2025 | Dominik Mattenberger | 1,950 | Rilton U2200 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Kadett-SM | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Rilton U2200 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neo Malmquist's chess games?
31 games by Neo Malmquist, from Feb 2023 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 Neo Malmquist has played.
What does Neo Malmquist play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Neo Malmquist opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neo Malmquist answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% 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); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neo Malmquist play as Black?
As Black, Neo Malmquist most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Neo Malmquist's FIDE rating?
Neo Malmquist is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Neo Malmquist played?
Our database contains 31 games by Neo Malmquist, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neo Malmquist?
31 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.