Prepare against Pablo Sebastian Molina
FM · Argentina · World #8,916 classical · FIDE ID 120286
When preparing against Pablo Sebastian Molina, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%).
Our database contains 157 games by Pablo Sebastian Molina, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Sebastian Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Sebastian 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 | 2,187 | 2,301 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,314 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 75 | 28 | 54 | 47.8% |
| As White | 79 | 39 | 17 | 23 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 36 | 11 | 31 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Sebastian Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Sebastian Molina's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 73.4% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 22.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 61.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Molina usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Molina usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Pablo Sebastian Molina's chess games
All 157 games by Pablo Sebastian Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 75 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E21 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Cristian Dolezal | 2,457 | 6th Latin Cup A | A07 |
| Nov 2025 | Salvador Alonso | 2,448 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 7 | A97 |
| Jul 2017 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,431 | Buenos Aires Grafica Yael Torre Blanca | A67 |
| Jul 2019 | Diego Valerga | 2,418 | 19th Rio Grande Open | A99 |
| Nov 2025 | Lucas Cumpe | 2,399 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 7 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,355 |
| 22nd Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 95th ch-ARG sf | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| Buenos Aires IM 05 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,083 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,150 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Sebastian Molina's chess games?
157 games by Pablo Sebastian Molina, from Oct 2008 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 Pablo Sebastian Molina has played.
What does Pablo Sebastian Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Pablo Sebastian Molina opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Sebastian Molina answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Pablo Sebastian Molina play as White?
As White, Pablo Sebastian Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Sebastian Molina play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Sebastian Molina most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Pablo Sebastian Molina's FIDE rating?
Pablo Sebastian Molina is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Pablo Sebastian Molina played?
Our database contains 157 games by Pablo Sebastian Molina, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Sebastian Molina?
157 games by Pablo Sebastian 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.