Prepare against Ismael Molano Lafuente
Spain · World #18,529 classical · FIDE ID 2285002
Our database contains 696 games by Ismael Molano Lafuente, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Molano Lafuente's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Molano Lafuente 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 | 2,070 | 2,151 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,084 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,084 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 696 | 272 | 248 | 176 | 39.1% |
| As White | 345 | 152 | 126 | 67 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 351 | 120 | 122 | 109 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismael Molano Lafuente's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismael Molano Lafuente's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 36.2% | 56.8% |
| f4 | 119 | 34.5% | 75.2% |
| d4 | 36 | 10.4% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 24 | 7.0% | 47.9% |
| b3 | 11 | 3.2% | 45.5% |
| b4 | 10 | 2.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues b3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 34% of White games, 75.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues Nf3 (84.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lafuente usually continues fxe5 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 47.5% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 53 | 29.0% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 21 | 11.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 3.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.2% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 46.9% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 29 | 25.7% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 13.3% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Ismael Molano Lafuente's chess games
All 696 games by Ismael Molano Lafuente in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 272 wins, 248 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 119 | 70/39/10 | 58.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,326 | 1st Barcelona Chavarria Memorial | B81 |
| May 2009 | Joan Canal Oliveras | 2,256 | 1st chT-Roncana Tancats | A02 |
| Sep 2014 | Ferran Cervello Tost | 2,253 | 7th Barcelona Guinardo | A03 |
| Sep 2014 | Alejandro Saez Coma | 2,240 | 7th Barcelona Guinardo | A41 |
| Jan 2010 | Josue Exposito Amaro | 2,231 | Llobregat Open 2nd | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 17 | 12 | 2,030 |
| Sabadell MC | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Barcelonca Manana FM | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Barcelona FM 08 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons-H 45th | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,794 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| Barcelona GM 5th | 2021 | 9 | 0 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Molano Lafuente's chess games?
696 games by Ismael Molano Lafuente, from Jan 2006 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 Ismael Molano Lafuente has played.
What does Ismael Molano Lafuente play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Ismael Molano Lafuente opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.f4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Molano Lafuente answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ismael Molano Lafuente play as White?
As White, Ismael Molano Lafuente's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (119 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Molano Lafuente play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Molano Lafuente most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Latvian Gambit (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Ismael Molano Lafuente's FIDE rating?
Ismael Molano Lafuente is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ismael Molano Lafuente played?
Our database contains 696 games by Ismael Molano Lafuente, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 248 draws, 176 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Molano Lafuente?
696 games by Ismael Molano Lafuente 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.