Prepare against Jose Garcia Molina
FM · Spain · World #8,123 classical · FIDE ID 32030592
When preparing against Jose Garcia Molina, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 458 games by Jose Garcia Molina, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Garcia Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Garcia Molina 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 | 2,203 | 2,357 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,257 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,257 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 168 | 66 | 224 | 36.7% |
| As White | 231 | 86 | 30 | 115 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 227 | 82 | 36 | 109 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Garcia Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Garcia Molina's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 40.3% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 34.6% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 27 | 11.7% | 46.3% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 6.9% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.3% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Molina usually continues b3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Molina usually continues b3 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Molina usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 47.0% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 15.0% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.0% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 49.4% | 37.2% |
| d5 | 24 | 30.4% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 13.9% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Jose Garcia Molina's chess games
All 458 games by Jose Garcia Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 168 wins, 66 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 47 | 18/4/25 | 38.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Velimir Ivic | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,497 | 6th Valencia Cuna Open | E10 |
| Oct 2023 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,478 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Marcos Camacho Collados | 2,460 | chT-ESP Rapid | E04 |
| Apr 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 268 | 114 | 2,161 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 16 | 12 | 2,240 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,102 |
| chT-POR | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| 11th Cocentaina Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 3rd Alicante IM Teams | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Garcia Molina's chess games?
458 games by Jose Garcia Molina, from Jan 2013 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 Jose Garcia Molina has played.
What does Jose Garcia Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Jose Garcia Molina opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Garcia Molina answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jose Garcia Molina play as White?
As White, Jose Garcia Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Garcia Molina play as Black?
As Black, Jose Garcia Molina most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Jose Garcia Molina's FIDE rating?
Jose Garcia Molina is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Jose Garcia Molina played?
Our database contains 458 games by Jose Garcia Molina, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 66 draws, 224 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Garcia Molina?
458 games by Jose Garcia Molina 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.