Prepare against Jozsef Molnar
Hungary · World #23,143 classical · FIDE ID 8401080
When preparing against Jozsef Molnar, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 162 games by Jozsef Molnar, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef 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 | 2,032 | 2,173 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 82 | 26 | 54 | 50.6% |
| As White | 70 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 49 | 13 | 31 | 52.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Molnar's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 98.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Molnar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 68.4% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 62.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 37.9% | 63.6% |
Jozsef Molnar's chess games
All 162 games by Jozsef Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 82 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,326 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | D13 |
| May 2012 | Janos Kocsis | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | D36 |
| Mar 2023 | David Biro | 2,279 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Istvan Sinka | 2,241 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | B00 |
| Mar 2013 | Kristof Koczo | 2,199 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,246 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Molnar's chess games?
162 games by Jozsef Molnar, from May 2012 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 Jozsef Molnar has played.
What does Jozsef Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jozsef Molnar opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Molnar answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Molnar play as White?
As White, Jozsef Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Molnar most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jozsef Molnar's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Molnar is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Jozsef Molnar played?
Our database contains 162 games by Jozsef Molnar, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Molnar?
162 games by Jozsef 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.