Prepare against Mackenzie Molner
GM · United States · World #923 classical · FIDE ID 2021722
When preparing against Mackenzie Molner, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 634 games by Mackenzie Molner, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mackenzie Molner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mackenzie Molner 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 | 2,459 | 2,528 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,474 | 2,496 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,434 | 2,489 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 634 | 237 | 264 | 133 | 37.4% |
| As White | 330 | 154 | 119 | 57 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 304 | 83 | 145 | 76 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mackenzie Molner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mackenzie Molner's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 73.9% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 56 | 17.0% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.2% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.9% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Molner usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Molner usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Molner usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Molner usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Molner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Molner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 63.3% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 31 | 24.2% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 11.7% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 92.3% | 47.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 6.8% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Mackenzie Molner's chess games
All 634 games by Mackenzie Molner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 237 wins, 264 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 18/21/11 | 36.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 5/14/11 | 16.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 19 | 2/9/8 | 10.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 15 | 1/11/3 | 6.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Darmen Sadvakasov | 2,643 | 39th Philadelphia National Open | B09 |
| Aug 2015 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,634 | 116th US Open | B31 |
| Jul 2012 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,623 | 40th World Open | C51 |
| Oct 2014 | Anton Kovalyov | 2,622 | USA tt | E04 |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,589 | ch-New York Marshall CC 91st | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 67 | 35.5 | 2,464 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,498 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,334 |
| ch-USA | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,472 |
| 47th Biel MTO Open | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,589 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,499 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mackenzie Molner's chess games?
634 games by Mackenzie Molner, from Oct 2004 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 Mackenzie Molner has played.
What does Mackenzie Molner play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Mackenzie Molner opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mackenzie Molner answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mackenzie Molner play as White?
As White, Mackenzie Molner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mackenzie Molner play as Black?
As Black, Mackenzie Molner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Mackenzie Molner's FIDE rating?
Mackenzie Molner is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,474 in rapid and 2,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Mackenzie Molner played?
Our database contains 634 games by Mackenzie Molner, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 264 draws, 133 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mackenzie Molner?
634 games by Mackenzie Molner 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.