Prepare against Martin Molinaroli
FM · DEU · World #18,324 classical · FIDE ID 4606604
Our database contains 542 games by Martin Molinaroli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Molinaroli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Molinaroli 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 | 2,072 | 2,309 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,274 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,229 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 171 | 149 | 222 | 31.5% |
| As White | 264 | 94 | 75 | 95 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 278 | 77 | 74 | 127 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Molinaroli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Molinaroli's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 40.5% | 50.9% |
| b3 | 83 | 31.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 13.3% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.9% | 30.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 31% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues Bb2 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues Bb2 (64.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Molinaroli usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 76 | 55.9% | 48.7% |
| b6 | 30 | 22.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.7% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 48.8% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 24 | 28.6% | 22.9% |
| b6 | 5 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Martin Molinaroli's chess games
All 542 games by Martin Molinaroli 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: 171 wins, 149 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 83 | 42/12/29 | 50.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 30 | 7/7/16 | 23.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 30 | 7/4/19 | 23.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sergey Arkhipov | 2,530 | Oberliga NRW 9394 I | E15 |
| Jan 1994 | Attila Czebe | 2,430 | 3rd Dresden Open | B11 |
| May 2011 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,424 | 82nd ch-GER | B12 |
| Jan 1996 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,395 | ch-NRW | A40 |
| Nov 2000 | Stefan Wehmeier | 2,390 | Oberliga NRW 0001 I | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 89 | 27.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-NRW | 2013 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,193 |
| Muenster Elo | 1990 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-Muensterland | 2013 | 14 | 12 | 2,389 |
| Muenster-IM | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| Muenster-B | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Molinaroli's chess games?
542 games by Martin Molinaroli, 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 Martin Molinaroli has played.
What does Martin Molinaroli play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Martin Molinaroli opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Molinaroli answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Molinaroli play as White?
As White, Martin Molinaroli's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (83 games, 50.6% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Molinaroli play as Black?
As Black, Martin Molinaroli most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Owen Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Martin Molinaroli's FIDE rating?
Martin Molinaroli is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (May 2013).
How many games has Martin Molinaroli played?
Our database contains 542 games by Martin Molinaroli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 149 draws, 222 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Molinaroli?
542 games by Martin Molinaroli 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.