Prepare against Sergej Molcanov
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #33,510 classical · FIDE ID 14408414
When preparing against Sergej Molcanov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sergej Molcanov, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Molcanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Molcanov 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 | 1,967 | 2,010 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,040 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,985 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 42.4% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Molcanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Molcanov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Molcanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Molcanov usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Molcanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Sergej Molcanov's chess games
All 33 games by Sergej Molcanov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Rade Milosevic | 2,100 | 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | D36 |
| Aug 2026 | Zoran Spasenovic | 2,076 | 1st League Rep Srpska | D10 |
| Jul 2014 | Jovan Rasic | 2,072 | 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | B13 |
| Jul 2014 | Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic | 2,060 | 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | D51 |
| Jul 2014 | Stefana Milutinovic | 2,055 | 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| 1st League Rep Srpska | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,961 |
| 10th Paracin Summer Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,178 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Molcanov's chess games?
33 games by Sergej Molcanov, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Sergej Molcanov has played.
What does Sergej Molcanov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sergej Molcanov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Molcanov answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergej Molcanov play as White?
As White, Sergej Molcanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Molcanov play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Molcanov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sergej Molcanov's FIDE rating?
Sergej Molcanov is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Sergej Molcanov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sergej Molcanov, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Molcanov?
33 games by Sergej Molcanov 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.