Prepare against Ivan Montes Molina
FM · Spain · World #6,768 classical · FIDE ID 54705193
Our database contains 75 games by Ivan Montes Molina, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Montes Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Montes Molina 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 | 2,230 | 2,321 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,718 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 26 | 11 | 38 | 34.7% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Montes Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Montes Molina's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Ivan Montes Molina's chess games
All 75 games by Ivan Montes Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Abel Lazaro Pujol | 2,411 | TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | B21 |
| Feb 2026 | Alex Vidal Zamora | 2,390 | TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | C07 |
| Dec 2025 | Zilong Yang | 2,386 | 12th Sunway Sitges | B21 |
| Jan 2024 | Xavier Pinero Fernandez | 2,266 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B12 |
| Mar 2024 | Juan C Escandell | 2,195 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 18 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,210 |
| 1st Llinars del Valles Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,614 |
| TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U16 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,194 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,203 |
| 12th Sunway Sitges | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Montes Molina's chess games?
75 games by Ivan Montes Molina, from Feb 2019 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 Ivan Montes Molina has played.
What does Ivan Montes Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ivan Montes Molina opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Montes Molina answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Montes Molina play as White?
As White, Ivan Montes Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Montes Molina play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Montes Molina most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ivan Montes Molina's FIDE rating?
Ivan Montes Molina is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ivan Montes Molina played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ivan Montes Molina, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Montes Molina?
75 games by Ivan Montes Molina 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.