Prepare against Lubos Molnar
Slovakia · World #29,829 classical · FIDE ID 14905795
Our database contains 127 games by Lubos Molnar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubos Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubos 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 | 1,987 | 2,005 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,941 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,020 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 45 | 32 | 50 | 35.4% |
| As White | 62 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubos Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubos Molnar's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 77.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Molnar usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Lubos Molnar's chess games
All 127 games by Lubos Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Jozef Lukac | 2,101 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | E05 |
| Feb 2010 | Juraj Kubis | 2,089 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | B72 |
| Oct 2010 | Igor Maracek | 2,078 | chT2C-SVK 10/11 | B90 |
| Feb 2011 | Ivan Uhrincat | 2,069 | chT2C-SVK 10/11 | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Peter Spik | 1,984 | Liptovske Sliace Open 14th | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,127 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,633 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubos Molnar's chess games?
127 games by Lubos Molnar, from Jan 2009 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 Lubos Molnar has played.
What does Lubos Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Lubos Molnar opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubos Molnar answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Lubos Molnar play as White?
As White, Lubos Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubos Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Lubos Molnar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Lubos Molnar's FIDE rating?
Lubos Molnar is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lubos Molnar played?
Our database contains 127 games by Lubos Molnar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 50 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubos Molnar?
127 games by Lubos 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.