Prepare against Jiri Molnar
Czechia · World #72,459 classical · FIDE ID 323896
When preparing against Jiri Molnar, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Jiri Molnar, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri 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 | 1,813 | 1,957 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,941 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,872 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 33 | 25 | 55 | 29.2% |
| As White | 64 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Molnar's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 98.4% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nc3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Molnar usually continues f4 (8.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 58.6% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 41.4% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Jiri Molnar's chess games
All 113 games by Jiri Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,325 | Marianske Lazne Open 11th | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,214 | Olomouc Seniors Open | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | Jaroslav Soban | 2,091 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Richard Jerman | 2,038 | Olomouc Seniors Open | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Vladimir Pan | 2,000 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
| Novy Bor Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,797 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,827 |
| Olexa Memorial Open A | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,030 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Molnar's chess games?
113 games by Jiri Molnar, from Oct 2004 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 Jiri Molnar has played.
What does Jiri Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Jiri Molnar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Molnar answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games).
What openings does Jiri Molnar play as White?
As White, Jiri Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Molnar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jiri Molnar's FIDE rating?
Jiri Molnar is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Jiri Molnar played?
Our database contains 113 games by Jiri Molnar, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Molnar?
113 games by Jiri 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.