Prepare against Nils-Ake Malmdin
FM · Sweden · World #18,118 classical · FIDE ID 1701584
Our database contains 651 games by Nils-Ake Malmdin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils-Ake Malmdin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils-Ake Malmdin 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 | 2,074 | 2,317 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,200 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,174 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 249 | 219 | 183 | 38.2% |
| As White | 331 | 146 | 106 | 79 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 320 | 103 | 113 | 104 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils-Ake Malmdin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils-Ake Malmdin's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 307 | 92.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.0% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Malmdin usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 32.8% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 39 | 29.8% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 36 | 27.5% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 77.1% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 16.1% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Nils-Ake Malmdin's chess games
All 651 games by Nils-Ake Malmdin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 249 wins, 219 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 52 | 22/13/17 | 42.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 25 | 15/7/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 68 | 18/31/19 | 26.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Steffen Pedersen | 2,416 | 25th Politiken Cup | B45 |
| Oct 2009 | Larry C Kaufman | 2,401 | 19th Wch Seniors | A70 |
| Feb 2007 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,399 | Gibraltar Masters | C47 |
| Sep 2007 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,388 | 17th Wch Seniors | B43 |
| Apr 2017 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,381 | WchT Seniors 65 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-SWE | 1971 | 30 | 14 | – |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 28 | 17 | 2,198 |
| ch-SWE Seniors | 2011 | 25 | 18 | 2,302 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2023 | 24 | 15 | 2,171 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,119 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 17 | 11 | 2,171 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 16 | 6 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils-Ake Malmdin's chess games?
651 games by Nils-Ake Malmdin, from Apr 2003 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 Nils-Ake Malmdin has played.
What does Nils-Ake Malmdin play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Nils-Ake Malmdin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils-Ake Malmdin answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nils-Ake Malmdin play as White?
As White, Nils-Ake Malmdin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils-Ake Malmdin play as Black?
As Black, Nils-Ake Malmdin most often plays: Modern Defense (68 games, 26.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Nils-Ake Malmdin's FIDE rating?
Nils-Ake Malmdin is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Nils-Ake Malmdin played?
Our database contains 651 games by Nils-Ake Malmdin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 219 draws, 183 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils-Ake Malmdin?
651 games by Nils-Ake Malmdin 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.