Prepare against Bela Molnar
IM · Hungary · World #4,894 classical · FIDE ID 704318
Our database contains 853 games by Bela Molnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela 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 | 2,276 | 2,406 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,346 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,289 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 853 | 302 | 334 | 217 | 35.4% |
| As White | 447 | 167 | 166 | 114 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 407 | 135 | 169 | 103 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Molnar's side.
First moves as White (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 375 | 83.9% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 9.2% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 51.1% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 56 | 30.1% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.1% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.9% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 50.0% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 31 | 21.2% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 11.6% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 10.3% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Bela Molnar's chess games
All 853 games by Bela 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: 302 wins, 334 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 73 | 33/24/16 | 45.2% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/18/13 | 36.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 37 | 10/20/7 | 27.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 26 | 3/15/8 | 11.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | Gerardo F Barbero | 2,521 | Bern Ambassador Open | B95 |
| Jan 1996 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,515 | Nice Open | B84 |
| May 2001 | Tomas Polak | 2,503 | 15th Pula Open | D42 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Varga | 2,480 | Szekszard Open | C04 |
| Jan 1996 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,460 | 1st Paks Atom Cup GM | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1997 | 19 | 10 | 2,316 |
| Szekszard Open | 1996 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,451 |
| Kecskemet Open | 1991 | 15 | 9 | 2,431 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,498 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1996 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,496 |
| 3rd Paks Atom Cup GM | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,375 |
| Kecskemet7 | 1991 | 13 | 2 | 2,093 |
| Paks Open | 2008 | 13 | 9 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Molnar's chess games?
853 games by Bela 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 Bela Molnar has played.
What does Bela Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 447 games with White in our database, Bela Molnar opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Molnar answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Bela Molnar play as White?
As White, Bela Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 447 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Bela Molnar most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 11.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 407 games.
What is Bela Molnar's FIDE rating?
Bela Molnar is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bela Molnar played?
Our database contains 853 games by Bela Molnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 334 draws, 217 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Molnar?
853 games by Bela 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.