Prepare against Juan Leon Jimenez Molina
FM · CRI · World #23,055 classical · FIDE ID 6500137
When preparing against Juan Leon Jimenez Molina, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Juan Leon Jimenez Molina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Leon Jimenez 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 | 2,033 | 2,192 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,169 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,189 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 109 | 133 | 94 | 32.4% |
| As White | 159 | 49 | 76 | 34 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 177 | 60 | 57 | 60 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 82 | 51.6% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 40 | 25.2% | 52.5% |
| g3 | 15 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.5% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.7% | 38.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Molina usually continues g3 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Molina usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 60.0% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.7% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 53.7% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 24.1% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's chess games
All 336 games by Juan Leon Jimenez Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 109 wins, 133 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 31 | 6/17/8 | 19.4% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 45 | 14/14/17 | 31.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Sergio Minero Pineda | 2,426 | 67th ch-CRI | E81 |
| Jan 1998 | Bernal Gonzalez Acosta | 2,385 | chT-CRI | B26 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexis Murillo Tsijli | 2,365 | ch-CRI | B35 |
| Jan 1991 | David Weinstock | 2,335 | NWC April | B24 |
| Jan 1998 | William Charpentier Morales | 2,295 | chT-CRI | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2024 | 90 | 46.5 | 2,190 |
| Caracas | 1973 | 19 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Washington State | 1995 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-CAC | 1975 | 12 | 7 | – |
| 67th ch-CRI | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,306 |
| chT-CRI | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| San Salvador zt | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,392 |
| ch-CRI qual | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's chess games?
336 games by Juan Leon Jimenez Molina, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Juan Leon Jimenez Molina has played.
What does Juan Leon Jimenez Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Juan Leon Jimenez Molina opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Leon Jimenez Molina answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Juan Leon Jimenez Molina play as White?
As White, Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Leon Jimenez Molina play as Black?
As Black, Juan Leon Jimenez Molina most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Juan Leon Jimenez Molina's FIDE rating?
Juan Leon Jimenez Molina is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Juan Leon Jimenez Molina played?
Our database contains 336 games by Juan Leon Jimenez Molina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 133 draws, 94 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Leon Jimenez Molina?
336 games by Juan Leon Jimenez 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.