Prepare against Fabrizio Molina
FM · Italy · World #19,389 classical · FIDE ID 805637
Our database contains 543 games by Fabrizio Molina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrizio Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrizio Molina 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 | 2,062 | 2,314 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,263 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,263 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 543 | 242 | 149 | 151 | 44.6% |
| As White | 261 | 130 | 74 | 56 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 282 | 112 | 75 | 95 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrizio Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrizio Molina's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 118 | 45.2% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 37.5% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 15.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 65.7% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Molina usually continues g3 (58.9% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Molina usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 72 | 52.2% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 50 | 36.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 51.2% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 19 | 22.1% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Fabrizio Molina's chess games
All 543 games by Fabrizio Molina 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: 242 wins, 149 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 72 | 38/17/17 | 52.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 16/9/10 | 45.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/5/2 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 11/10/14 | 31.4% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 29 | 19/4/6 | 65.5% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Evgeni Janev | 2,511 | 2nd Livigno Open A | A16 |
| Jul 2004 | Igor Efimov | 2,491 | 2nd Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | A11 |
| Jun 2018 | Justin Tan | 2,484 | 4th Ortisei Server24 Open | C41 |
| Sep 2011 | Igor Naumkin | 2,473 | 2nd Livigno Open A | A41 |
| Jun 2005 | Yves Ranola | 2,467 | 1st Lodi Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| 8th Cesenatico Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-ITA sf 69th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,204 |
| 7th Cesenatico Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrizio Molina's chess games?
543 games by Fabrizio Molina, 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 Fabrizio Molina has played.
What does Fabrizio Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Fabrizio Molina opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrizio Molina answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Fabrizio Molina play as White?
As White, Fabrizio Molina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (72 games, 52.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrizio Molina play as Black?
As Black, Fabrizio Molina most often plays: Philidor (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (29 games, 65.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Fabrizio Molina's FIDE rating?
Fabrizio Molina is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Fabrizio Molina played?
Our database contains 543 games by Fabrizio Molina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 149 draws, 151 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrizio Molina?
543 games by Fabrizio Molina 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.