Prepare against Ferenc Molnar
Hungary · World #67,637 classical · FIDE ID 735027
When preparing against Ferenc Molnar, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ferenc Molnar, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc 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 | 1,829 | 1,843 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 34.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Molnar's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Molnar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Molnar's chess games
All 47 games by Ferenc Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Daniel Toth | 2,077 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | B50 |
| Jan 2009 | Istvan Csirke | 1,868 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | D78 |
| Mar 2008 | Zsolt Sarmai | 1,842 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | C17 |
| May 2012 | Richard Varga | 1,761 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | B23 |
| Feb 2017 | Zoltan Sr. Guricza | 1,593 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 21st chT-EU ICCD Silent | 2013 | 7 | 0 | 1,281 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,633 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,684 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Molnar's chess games?
47 games by Ferenc Molnar, from Oct 2005 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 Ferenc Molnar has played.
What does Ferenc Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ferenc Molnar opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Molnar answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Molnar play as White?
As White, Ferenc Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Molnar most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ferenc Molnar's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Molnar is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ferenc Molnar played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ferenc Molnar, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Molnar?
47 games by Ferenc 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.