Prepare against Daniel Molina Carretero
CM · Spain · World #6,704 classical · FIDE ID 32071914
When preparing against Daniel Molina Carretero, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 42.3% over 26 games.
Our database contains 379 games by Daniel Molina Carretero, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Molina Carretero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Molina Carretero 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 | 2,232 | 2,269 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,222 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,188 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 172 | 66 | 141 | 45.4% |
| As White | 177 | 92 | 29 | 56 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 202 | 80 | 37 | 85 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Molina Carretero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Molina Carretero's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 99 | 55.9% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 65 | 36.7% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Carretero usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Carretero usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 64.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Carretero usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 60.0% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 24 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 12.4% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 22.1% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Molina Carretero's chess games
All 379 games by Daniel Molina Carretero in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 172 wins, 66 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 20/8/10 | 52.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | E06 |
| Mar 2024 | Li Min Peng | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Aug 2023 | Vsevolod Ovchinnikov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Mar 2025 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,422 | TCh-CAT Gp1 Title | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,421 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 136 | 56 | 2,173 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 29 | 13 | 2,228 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 15th Santa Susanna Open | 2021 | 9 | 9 | 2,202 |
| Moia MC 4th | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,280 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,224 |
| 6th Girona Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 17th Santa Eugenia Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Molina Carretero's chess games?
379 games by Daniel Molina Carretero, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Daniel Molina Carretero has played.
What does Daniel Molina Carretero play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Daniel Molina Carretero opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Molina Carretero answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Molina Carretero play as White?
As White, Daniel Molina Carretero's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Molina Carretero play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Molina Carretero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Daniel Molina Carretero's FIDE rating?
Daniel Molina Carretero is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Daniel Molina Carretero played?
Our database contains 379 games by Daniel Molina Carretero, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 66 draws, 141 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Molina Carretero?
379 games by Daniel Molina Carretero 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.