Prepare against Balazs Molnar
Hungary · World #15,496 classical · FIDE ID 707775
Our database contains 181 games by Balazs Molnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Molnar 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 | 2,100 | 2,185 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 55 | 87 | 39 | 30.4% |
| As White | 89 | 31 | 38 | 20 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 24 | 49 | 19 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Molnar's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 86.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Molnar usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Molnar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 42.9% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Balazs Molnar's chess games
All 181 games by Balazs Molnar 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: 55 wins, 87 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Sandor Fodre | 2,244 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | B25 |
| Oct 2007 | Janos Linczer | 2,240 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | B08 |
| Sep 2010 | Janos Murin | 2,231 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | B20 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Szarvas | 2,226 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | D32 |
| Jan 2013 | Tamas Ligart | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,233 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,215 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Molnar's chess games?
181 games by Balazs Molnar, 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 Balazs Molnar has played.
What does Balazs Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Balazs Molnar opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Molnar answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Balazs Molnar play as White?
As White, Balazs Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Molnar most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Balazs Molnar's FIDE rating?
Balazs Molnar is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Balazs Molnar played?
Our database contains 181 games by Balazs Molnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 87 draws, 39 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Molnar?
181 games by Balazs Molnar 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.