Prepare against Oleg Molkanov
Czechia · World #21,281 classical · FIDE ID 381535
When preparing against Oleg Molkanov, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Oleg Molkanov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Molkanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Molkanov 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 | 2,046 | 2,211 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,958 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 39 | 32 | 55 | 31.0% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 14 | 23 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 18 | 32 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Molkanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Molkanov's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 71.2% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.9% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Molkanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Oleg Molkanov's chess games
All 126 games by Oleg Molkanov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Florian Daeschler | 2,322 | 7th Prague Summer Open | E05 |
| Jul 2018 | Oldrich Vedral | 2,203 | 24th Klatovy Open A | E93 |
| Jul 2018 | Filip Simunek | 2,184 | 24th Klatovy Open A | E11 |
| Jul 2018 | Lukas Dolansky | 2,184 | 24th Klatovy Open A | E09 |
| Jan 2017 | Tomas Hurdzan | 2,182 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1617 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,270 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,845 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Molkanov's chess games?
126 games by Oleg Molkanov, from Dec 2014 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 Oleg Molkanov has played.
What does Oleg Molkanov play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Oleg Molkanov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Molkanov answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Oleg Molkanov play as White?
As White, Oleg Molkanov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Molkanov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Molkanov most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Oleg Molkanov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Molkanov is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Oleg Molkanov played?
Our database contains 126 games by Oleg Molkanov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Molkanov?
126 games by Oleg Molkanov 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.