Prepare against Jose Manuel Marquez Molina
Spain · World #51,341 classical · FIDE ID 22225978
When preparing against Jose Manuel Marquez Molina, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 58 games by Jose Manuel Marquez Molina, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Marquez 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 | 1,888 | 1,911 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,887 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 36.2% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 60.7% | 35.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Molina usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's chess games
All 58 games by Jose Manuel Marquez Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ricardo Rubio Doblas | 2,195 | ch-Malaga | C54 |
| Jan 1996 | Pedro Mendoza Navas | 2,195 | ch-Malaga | D58 |
| Jan 1999 | Alfredo Urla Martos | 2,155 | chT-Malaga Preferente | C47 |
| Jan 1993 | Ramon Duran Leon | 2,140 | ch-Malaga | A60 |
| Oct 2000 | Francisco Jose Marquinez Capillas | 2,135 | chT-Malaga Preferente | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2004 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,315 |
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 3rd Malaga Open | 2000 | 3 | 0 | 1,992 |
| 5th Malaga Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2,012 |
| ch-Malaga A | 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's chess games?
58 games by Jose Manuel Marquez Molina, from Apr 2022 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 Manuel Marquez Molina has played.
What does Jose Manuel Marquez Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Marquez Molina opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Marquez Molina answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Marquez Molina play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Marquez Molina play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Marquez Molina most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jose Manuel Marquez Molina's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Marquez Molina is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jose Manuel Marquez Molina played?
Our database contains 58 games by Jose Manuel Marquez Molina, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Marquez Molina?
58 games by Jose Manuel Marquez 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.