Prepare against Janos Molnar
Hungary · World #60,418 classical · FIDE ID 723355
When preparing against Janos Molnar, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Janos Molnar, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos 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 | 1,854 | 2,037 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,935 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,820 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 29 | 14 | 22 | 44.6% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Molnar's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Janos Molnar's chess games
All 65 games by Janos Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zoltan Korpas | 2,094 | II Rotary Club Rapid | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Sandor Kun | 2,015 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | D53 |
| Sep 2013 | Andras Galgovics | 1,966 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | E70 |
| Oct 2015 | Ferenc Kiss | 1,944 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | B07 |
| Feb 2018 | Renata Balazs-Szalai | 1,941 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,040 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,941 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,987 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Molnar's chess games?
65 games by Janos Molnar, from Jul 2008 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 Janos Molnar has played.
What does Janos Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Janos Molnar opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Molnar answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Molnar play as White?
As White, Janos Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Janos Molnar most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Janos Molnar's FIDE rating?
Janos Molnar is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Janos Molnar played?
Our database contains 65 games by Janos Molnar, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Molnar?
65 games by Janos 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.