Prepare against Marcos Molina Vina
Spain · World #35,562 classical · FIDE ID 2254077
When preparing against Marcos Molina Vina, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Marcos Molina Vina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Molina Vina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Molina Vina 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 | 1,956 | 2,155 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,072 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,069 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 75 | 45 | 62 | 41.2% |
| As White | 97 | 47 | 26 | 24 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 28 | 19 | 38 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Molina Vina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Molina Vina's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 90.7% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Vina usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vina usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vina usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Vina usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 82.8% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.5% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 80.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Marcos Molina Vina's chess games
All 182 games by Marcos Molina Vina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 75 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,344 | 68th ch-ESP Open | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Juan Ramon Rodriguez Fernandez | 2,235 | Santa Clara | E17 |
| Jan 2001 | Adolfo Santos Folch | 2,167 | ch-Asturias U18 | C01 |
| Mar 2002 | Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana | 2,156 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B76 |
| Aug 2005 | Joaquim Travesset Barba | 2,081 | chT-ESP Premier North | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 25 | 13 | 2,087 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,235 |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2000 | 9 | 8 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera A | 1998 | 9 | 9 | – |
| chB-Asturias | 1999 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Molina Vina's chess games?
182 games by Marcos Molina Vina, from Apr 2003 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 Marcos Molina Vina has played.
What does Marcos Molina Vina play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Marcos Molina Vina opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Molina Vina answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcos Molina Vina play as White?
As White, Marcos Molina Vina's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Molina Vina play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Molina Vina most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Marcos Molina Vina's FIDE rating?
Marcos Molina Vina is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marcos Molina Vina played?
Our database contains 182 games by Marcos Molina Vina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Molina Vina?
182 games by Marcos Molina Vina 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.