Prepare against Joseph Molenaar
NLD · World #18,845 classical · FIDE ID 1012789
Our database contains 75 games by Joseph Molenaar, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Molenaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Molenaar 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 | 2,067 | 2,175 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 29 | 18 | 28 | 38.7% |
| As White | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Molenaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Molenaar's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 68.4% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …b5 (11% of these games) — Molenaar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Joseph Molenaar's chess games
All 75 games by Joseph Molenaar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,270 | ch-NED U20 Open | B01 |
| Jul 2004 | Laurie Delorme | 2,037 | 3rd La Fere Open | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Gert-Michiel De Niet | 2,005 | 6th Haarlem AKN Open | D13 |
| Jul 2004 | Francois Constantin | 1,924 | 3rd La Fere Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,305 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,334 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Molenaar's chess games?
75 games by Joseph Molenaar, from Oct 2003 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 Joseph Molenaar has played.
What does Joseph Molenaar play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Joseph Molenaar opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Molenaar answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joseph Molenaar play as White?
As White, Joseph Molenaar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Molenaar play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Molenaar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Joseph Molenaar's FIDE rating?
Joseph Molenaar is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Joseph Molenaar played?
Our database contains 75 games by Joseph Molenaar, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Molenaar?
75 games by Joseph Molenaar 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.