Prepare against Jamie Mollison
United Kingdom · World #50,745 classical · FIDE ID 2402300
Our database contains 147 games by Jamie Mollison, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jamie Mollison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jamie Mollison 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 | 1,890 | 1,962 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 46 | 32 | 69 | 31.3% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 12 | 27 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 14 | 20 | 42 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jamie Mollison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jamie Mollison's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 39 | 54.9% | 48.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 22.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 16.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 55% of White games, 48.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mollison usually continues Bb2 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mollison usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Mollison usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mollison usually continues b3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mollison usually continues b3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mollison usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 70.7% | 25.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Jamie Mollison's chess games
All 147 games by Jamie Mollison in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 46 wins, 32 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 39 | 15/8/16 | 38.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Bao Nghia Dong | 2,240 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | A06 |
| Jul 2009 | Michael Surtees | 2,149 | ch-SCO | A01 |
| Dec 2010 | Simon M Warman | 2,099 | London Classic Open | A01 |
| Oct 2010 | Oliver Penrose | 2,039 | ch-Lothian | A01 |
| Jul 2015 | James J Doyle | 1,962 | 122nd ch-SCO | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,906 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,762 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,221 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| Novy Bor Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jamie Mollison's chess games?
147 games by Jamie Mollison, from Oct 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 Jamie Mollison has played.
What does Jamie Mollison play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jamie Mollison opens with 1.b3 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jamie Mollison answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jamie Mollison play as White?
As White, Jamie Mollison's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jamie Mollison play as Black?
As Black, Jamie Mollison most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jamie Mollison's FIDE rating?
Jamie Mollison is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Jamie Mollison played?
Our database contains 147 games by Jamie Mollison, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 32 draws, 69 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jamie Mollison?
147 games by Jamie Mollison 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.