Prepare against Marcin Molenda
IM · Poland · World #2,507 classical · FIDE ID 1173065
When preparing against Marcin Molenda, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,193 games by Marcin Molenda, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Molenda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Molenda 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 | 2,359 | 2,425 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,329 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,299 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,193 | 507 | 310 | 376 | 42.5% |
| As White | 612 | 277 | 152 | 183 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 581 | 230 | 158 | 193 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Molenda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Molenda's side.
First moves as White (612 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 303 | 49.5% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 220 | 35.9% | 50.2% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 10.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Molenda usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Molenda usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Molenda usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 50.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Molenda usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Molenda usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Molenda usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 64.5% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 53 | 19.4% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 28 | 10.3% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.8% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 59.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 73 | 37.1% | 50.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Marcin Molenda's chess games
All 1,193 games by Marcin Molenda in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 507 wins, 310 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 63 | 31/16/16 | 49.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 25/14/13 | 48.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 16/9/4 | 55.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 15/1/3 | 78.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 65 | 31/12/22 | 47.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 32 | 9/13/10 | 28.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | C79 |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | A31 |
| Mar 2023 | Awonder Liang | 2,643 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Apr 2022 | Jules Moussard | 2,630 | Titled Tue Late | A87 |
| Apr 2019 | Csaba Balogh | 2,625 | chT-CZE 1819 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 304 | 141 | 2,277 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 34 | 26.5 | 2,223 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 32 | 19 | 2,376 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2022 | 27 | 19 | 2,184 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,320 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 24 | 11 | 2,268 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 22 | 18 | 2,162 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Molenda's chess games?
1,193 games by Marcin Molenda, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Marcin Molenda has played.
What does Marcin Molenda play on the first move as White?
Across 612 games with White in our database, Marcin Molenda opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Molenda answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcin Molenda play as White?
As White, Marcin Molenda's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 612 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Molenda play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Molenda most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 581 games.
What is Marcin Molenda's FIDE rating?
Marcin Molenda is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Marcin Molenda played?
Our database contains 1,193 games by Marcin Molenda, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 507 wins, 310 draws, 376 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Molenda?
1,193 games by Marcin Molenda 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.