Prepare against Rafael Molina
Colombia · World #55,739 classical · FIDE ID 4401441
Our database contains 102 games by Rafael Molina, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael 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 | 1,871 | 2,122 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 2,005 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 2,083 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 41 | 7 | 54 | 40.2% |
| As White | 46 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 2 | 36 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Molina's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 78.3% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Molina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 59.4% | 21.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Rafael Molina's chess games
All 102 games by Rafael Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 41 wins, 7 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,266 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open | C12 |
| Apr 2009 | Alexis Vargas Arteaga | 2,201 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open | B92 |
| Jul 2007 | Andre Mateus | 2,194 | 4th American Continental | B50 |
| Sep 2013 | Joaquin Velasquez | 2,150 | ch-COL Seniors | C02 |
| Jul 2007 | M Luis E Sanchez | 2,143 | 4th American Continental | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,085 |
| COL pre olympic sf | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| Bogota Sub zt 2.3.4 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,013 |
| 7th Bogota University Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Bogota Mila Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,284 |
| ch-COL Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,060 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,771 |
| Bogota Distrito Capital Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Molina's chess games?
102 games by Rafael Molina, from Apr 2007 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 Rafael Molina has played.
What does Rafael Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rafael Molina opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Molina answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Rafael Molina play as White?
As White, Rafael Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Molina play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Molina most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Rafael Molina's FIDE rating?
Rafael Molina is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rafael Molina played?
Our database contains 102 games by Rafael Molina, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 7 draws, 54 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Molina?
102 games by Rafael 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.